The macroeconomics for Columbus Ohio are on fire especially with population growth, job growth, and companies moving/developing here so there's amazing appreciation as well.

This option minimizes taxes while allowing more flexibility to reinvest without 1031 restrictions.Option C: Sell Now Without the ExclusionSelling immediately means paying capital gains tax on the entire gain, including depreciation recapture, making this the least tax-efficient option.Additional Considerations:HELOC or Cash-Out Refi: If you want to keep the rental while accessing equity for your retirement home, consider a HELOC or cash-out refinance instead of selling.Estate Planning: If you hold the property until passing it to heirs, they receive a step-up in basis, eliminating capital gains taxes entirely.For tax efficiency, staying two more years allows you to partially exclude capital gains, while a 1031 exchange defers taxes if you plan to continue investing in rental properties.This post does not create a CPA-Client relationship.

Please stop asking us for "the best" zip codes to invest in.Detroit has around 183 Residential Neighborhoods - wouldn't it be nice if "some property mangagement company" Classified them all as A, B, C, or D on an interactive map that real estate investors could use to make better decisions?

If you want to be mentored your best bet is to go work for a company - most CRE is not a single individual and CRE is fast moving and things happen fast and you can't structure a "follow me to learn" without working for someone 

unfortunately, the way their deal was structured Nickerson was on;y being paid for his name and for his teaching, the company was actually owned by Lowery, financially backed by the early version of the Provo Utah real estate marketing company.  

Some of them continue to get positive reviews because investors receive their distributions like clock work.

-Start at a title company- they will help you structure liens and deeds so that your interest is protected properly.

I'm an investor (STR properties), realtor, and own a construction company near Texas A&M in the Bryan / CS area but travel to the 903 frequently to visit family.

If you’re looking to continue to invest in your backyard, it helps to network with as many locals in the industry as you can.

If you're not conducting the work yourself, contract with reputable and competent companies.