Mostly because the tax incentives are *insanely* good. 

If you are setting aside funds for capex, taxes, insurance, or other expenses that don't occur monthly, transfer those funds to Savings each month and hold them there until it's time to spend them.

It's important to make sure your property is registered prior to your Court date.

You’ll have 45 days from your sale to identify them and you’ll have to buy enough of them, and only them, within 180 days of your sale to meet your 1.1M requirement, or face taxes.

- Look into if property taxes are reassessed after purchase.

., I left Anderson for a small firm that will do the actual taxes and then another company that specializes in tax strategy. 

They are mocking these up with interest only loans and factoring back in the tax deduction as if you qualified for the tax benefits of a real estate professional and factoring in the diminished first year property tax (since its not a full year).

Areas near oil production hubs could experience economic booms, creating localized opportunities for real estate investments.Beyond these broader economic initiatives, Bessent has been vocal about extending or even expanding the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA).

Maintenance and potential repairs will also require a long-term financial plan and setting aside a contingency fund for such expenses.The steady cash flow, appreciation over time, and tax benefits can make a meaningful difference to your wealth in the long term, especially with the principal paydown on the mortgage.However, if managing the property from a distance feels too burdensome, or if you’d prefer the certainty and flexibility that comes with having less debt (especially given the high mortgage rates), selling and using the $100,000 in equity to reduce your loan for your next home may be the smarter move.

(Source) This is up from 35 years being the average age the year prior.