From what I’ve read in the Street Journal, this part of Austin is set for steady growth in the next decade.A buddy of mine - let’s call him Jeff..picked up a couple of lots near Del Valle back in 2021.

- There's a logical reason when/why activity will pick up...wait for it...

You just have to pick your spots.

I've done quite a few 1031's and each time I had my three targets already picked which means they were less than two weeks from being signed when I closed on my downleg. 

The idea would be to pick up something in the 650k-800k with an FHA loan.

I've been trying to connect with them via LinkedIn, but if there is a better way I'd love to pick your brain ya just find out their phone number and call them thats what we did.. 

Thank you for the feedback Russell, I am definitely hoping it picks back up in the spring.

That name can’t be used in those states if already used so pick something a little off.  

As far as investing out of state goes, I would pick something you can drive to in 4 hrs or less.

anyone can buy a bad deal - just go on Zillow and pick the first property you see and buy it.