I used the proceeds of the primary residence I owned in NC to grow a portfolio of value add buy and hold here in College Station.

Quote from @Robin Bryant: From an owner-agent perspective, investing in Section 8 properties with a buy-and-hold strategy can be a great way to build and grow your portfolio.

For example, population growth in certain neighborhoods and increased investor activity have created opportunities for both long-term rentals and value-add deals.If you’re torn between wholesaling and holding long-term rentals, I’d suggest thinking about your long-term goals.

I’m focused on buy-and-hold properties, fix-and-flips, and exploring the BRRRR method.

Investment Info:Single-family residence buy & hold investment.

Since you’re already networking and have some good realtor contacts, focus on narrowing down your investment strategy (like buy-and-hold or house hacking) and target markets with solid cash flow potential.

What we did was open a holding company, and the LLC that owns the RE and management company under that.

Once you have completed the consolidation portion of your 1031 exchange you now own a more expensive (and probably really nice) property that it must be your intent to hold for investment use. 

Investment Info:Single-family residence buy & hold investment.

Play the long game and hold onto that equity.