Lots to do here from a social perspective.  

Most of the properties I'm looking at are in relatively good condition (i.e.

If it's not financeable in its current condition, try for a 203K loan of a HSR (Homestyle) loan.

Here is what we have already decided:Keeping the range, as it is in good condition, but the range hood and dishwasher are being replaced.Wallpaper is going far, far away, replaced with a tile backsplash.

This has forced me to try and source off market deals for my clients I have convinced a few apartment owners to sell but they only want to sell conditional on 1031 exchanging into a new multifamily.

There is buying vacant properties and rehabbing them to move in condition and sell it to retail buyers.

If you don't property may not qualify because if its condition is really bad.

The people buying these properties are generally putting down all cash, no conditions offers.

Sure interest rates and economic growth as well as property conditions factor into the equation, but only so far as to establish a price that can be defended.

If you buy solid first time buyer homes and list them in good condition, you will be able to move them in no time.