I have not started looking in those markets yet, but based on everyone's great input on here I definitely will now. 

And while a 1031 exchange isn’t an option, some people explore alternatives like installment sales to spread out taxes or even tweaking the investment structure so your returns are treated as interest instead of equity.There are definitely some creative strategies out there. 

Just this month, I’ve gotten under contract for my clients for multiple 20%+ cash on cash rental properties so there’s definitely tons of opportunity here.

Quote from @William Christiansen: Quote from @Charlie Hardage: @Carlos SilvaYa, it definitely works depending on your cash flow and numbers.

There have definitely been some upgrades in the park itself and there were some new restaurants/hotels and they did try to make the streets nicer. 

Thank you for your feedback, I will definitely look into Facebook and I live on YouTube lol everything I watch is on REI and now GC.

A HELOC or cash-out refinance is definitely worth exploring if you want to free up capital for more investments, but make sure it fits your goals and comfort level.

The upside is if it was your primary the first $500k would be tax free Definitely talk to a tax guy BEFORE you do anything.

I personally focus more on appreciation, but if I wanted more cash flow I would definitely go to a fringe area and buy a new build rather than going to an older area and buying a cheaper property.

If not from the person in office, then definitely from the person running against them.