Here's why:Affordability: Your $180K-$200K budget works perfectly here, with plenty of single-family homes and duplexes in B or C+ neighborhoods.Cash Flow: Rent-to-price ratios are excellent, with many properties renting for $1,500-$2,000/month.Landlord-Friendly: Oklahoma has straightforward laws that make managing rentals easier.Economic Growth: Both cities have diverse, growing economies, fueling rental demand.Low Taxes: Property taxes and costs are some of the lowest in the country, boosting returns.OKC and Tulsa also have strong investor networks to help you build a boots-on-the-ground team.

When you want to exchange in to a property that might make the perfect retirement home in the future. 

It's the perfect rental for my friend. 

These minor tweaks won’t cost you much, and I’ve seen them help properties in Phoenix and Chicago stand out, even when the paint is a tad faded.So what’s your take - do you think guests these days actually prefer a hint of authenticity over a picture-perfect exterior?

You need to showcase the 3 pillars of conversions, in a light that aligns with what that audience's ideal cash buyer to work with is.Social media is a perfect outlet to showcase who you are, what you are like, and what it would be like to work with you, all of which are essential requirements for a conversion to take place.So Social media is not just another strategy to try out on its own stand-alone.

It's a new home, so it should be as close to perfect when you buy it as possible.

Partner Driven and Traci Stephens recognized this as a low-risk deal with high potential for a rapid turnaround, making it a perfect addition to our portfolio.

You can certainly leave money in your BRRRR - it doesn't have to be the "perfect" BRRRR that so often is talked about where you pull all of your investment out and then some and therefore have infinite returns.

This allowed them to keep part of their funds liquid for their personal project while still deferring some taxes.Also, I noticed some great advice in earlier replies, particularly about HELOCs and the pitfalls of LLCs for 1031 purposes like @Maureen McCann explained it perfectly.

If people want an area to build with understanding day 1 may not cash flow but in 10 years you will be in a really good spot the area I believe is perfect for that.