Your realtor should be the first source of guidance.For anyone here to provide you some guidance, you have to be more specific on the ask.There are always many things to consider when planning for different strategies.

@Jay Fayz Do you have a source of regular income? 

Employment is a key factor in tenant approval, and a good tenant should understand that.🔹 Final Thought: If a tenant is already pushing back on basic screening, it’s often a sign of future issues.

This would be a concern for the existing property and any other turn key you may find for STR. 

The key requirement for a 1031 exchange is that the taxpaying entity must remain the same.

Some are stuck on a number no matter what.At the same time, knowing when to walk away is key.

Here’s a quick overview of potential pros and cons, along with general advice on working with hard money lenders like them.Pros:Flexible Financing Options: Rehab Financial Group often specializes in real estate investing and provides hard money loans for BRRRR deals, which may be a good match for your needs.Quick Funding: Hard money lenders like Rehab Financial can sometimes offer quicker access to funds compared to traditional banks, which is important for BRRRR investors looking to move fast on properties.Cons:Higher Interest Rates: Hard money lenders usually charge higher interest rates than traditional financing sources.

I specialize in single-family homes and long-term rentals that are turn-key ready in over 10 markets.If you'd ever like to connect or have any questions about turn-key investing, I'd be happy to help!

@Brett K. we manage in Class C areas, so have to deal with this a lot.Options:1) Boardup - pretty useless as easy to rip the off and advertises the property as vacant.2) Armor Guard door frame reinforcement with temp double-key deadbolts.

My main goal is to find a solid rental market with good cash flow and long-term appreciation potential.Any insights, personal experiences, or key factors I should consider when choosing a market would be really helpful.