Unfortunately cap ex usually catches up to them and the appraised value rarely translates to a similar sale experience and all along the property has merely been a highly levered property.

Thank you to the Brrrr method and a great team, we've been able to grow quicklyUnfortunate though, we have had a less than pleasant experience with our current property management company. 

Would like some feedback on folks experiences working with Kay Properties in doing at 1031 to a DST.

This can provide additional capital for future investments and get the next one.Or evaluating other loan options:Depending on your long-term plans, you could explore conventional loans or portfolio loans that might offer more favorable rates or terms with the new appraisal value factored in.Your decision depends on your broader strategy.

@Jose Saladin Purchasing your sister’s home as a live-in rental offers instant equity (~$170K), tax benefits, and landlord experience, making it a solid first step into real estate investing.

Lots of folks invest here. 15+ years Realtor/Wholesaler experience.

In other words, what type of investing do you have experience in?

Building a portfolio allows you to gain experience, develop systems, develop your own approach to managing properties etc.

You want some time to figure out your operations, get experience, and get good management in place before scaling. 

This is my first deal, and since I have no experience with it.