Back when I first started in 2018 there would be properties under 50K they’d be interested in. I

Is there a certain amount of savings or financial cushion that experienced investors recommend before jumping in? I

Based on how many people have moved here from other states (specifically California, Oregon, Washington, and then a few areas like NY/NJ) along with the amount of redevelopment projects and the chip factory that was put in - I think there will be further appreciation for the foreseeable future.Will Phoenix economy be depended on this chip factory?

Quote from @David Treat: What comes next in real estate now that Trump is in?I

Going in, I have a HELOC that I can draw about 60k from my primary and then 25k in cash.  

I would rather just refer them to a friend in my network for free.Seller financing works well with someone who wants cash flow for a longer period of time than I am working in. (I

When I look at the equity and the 15% Capital gains tax bracket I would likely be in, I would avoid ~$24,000 in taxes if sold before Aug. 2025.- I am aware of my 1031 options should I want to sell and defer taxes beyond that 3-year date (and would need to continue to do so until death if I wanted to avoid those taxes instead of just defer them). - I believe the current rental situation I have is better than the property warrants.

The predicament we are in is the property is not in the condition to charge that much for rent and we would also leave a lot of money in the deal once we refinance if we cannot get in there to fix it up.

The house, in the condition it is in, is currently appraising at about 350k.

Aim for $500/mo min and even that won't allow you to tap into unless that's after cap ex, management, vacancy is factored in. I