I am perfectly fine holding X amount in real estate.If I do see an opportunity another option is to lock it up and sell one of my existing if I think this property will perform or appreciate significantly more.

We are selling one property in a location that has permits and other restrictions it would take Sherlock Holmes to find and when you inadvertently hit one there are fines plus the permits and delays. 

This deal was a fast and profitable flip, with Partner Driven and Jamari Sprueil purchasing the property for $160,000 and selling it the same day for $170,000.

Bronx 2-4 family properties sell for an average of $876,000 (~$45K down payment) and values are up 6.1% from '23 to '24. 

And I'd add talk to local investors for positive and negative feedback, someone who is not trying to sell you anything. 

If the numbers make sense, the plan is to approach the seller and attempt to get a lower price for this "2-story" building which has vacancies, since that's what the owner is selling.

The house build  course is pretty straight forward  and walks you like a baby through  every step from finding the land and entitling it to building and selling.

Can you either rent out your current property if there’s been little/no appreciation, or sell it tax free?

It's like selling pizza by the slice!

build to rent is great. they are an intermediary that help investors contract direct with turn key new build. they are pretty sophisticated we have sold a house so far and we are looking to sell other multifamily with them. there is a vetting process and as an intermediary they don't control construction they help vet builders and establish relationships. they have a big team. the other builder I've never heard of but unless you can see your house I wouldn't touch it. rent to retirement has a strict policy of 90 days until certificate of occupancy until they will send a deal out they are good at what they do and I'd recommend them. they have options all over the country and established relationships.