I suspect the cash flow is much better and the appreciation is more moderate, if any.

I immediately was hooked and started consistently answering posts, etc, and soon was asked to moderate. 

High rent to price with high risk may not be a better bet than a moderate risk to price with a very low risk profile. 

Ah, thanks for clarifying the 1031 rule..yep this was my personal residence.Goals wise, I'm just trying to get my money to work for me as efficiently as possible with a moderate amount of risk.

It is often better to invest in a company with sound fundamentals and a moderate to low but growing dividend.

The B/B+ class is right in the sweet spot of cash flow (as the primary goal), moderate appreciation potential (icing), and exit flexibility (back-up plan), which is where we like to be.

[Removed by Moderator] I discuss the investor journey where you visualize yourself speaking with a potential investor.

And when he sees you mean business, ready to fight and go the distance, there's always a good chance he'll simply settle at the first hearing when the court assigns a moderator to get the parties to negotiate a settlement.  

Still not a bad deal for a moderate rehab if you have the cash to fund the purchase and rehab.

These issues lean more toward the lower income spectrum but can be important to the lower moderate range as they may have vehicle issues.Price and rents; What is your target market?