Quote from @Jimmy Chao: I am weighing some options to help my younger brother buying his first primary with a fixer.

Networking with Canadians who’ve invested in the U.S. and finding good local agents or property managers will also help a lot.

I don't know everything ( I'm better on the construction/building/renovation side of things) but DM me if this is something you are interested in doing and I will help anyway that I can!

I got a deal on labor as I know the contractor personally and helped out a bit with the project.

There is no penalty for starting and not completing a 1031 exchange.A costly reverse exchange can help you definitely.  

Hope it helps.

From podcasts to forums, you’ve all helped me learn, save, and build the confidence to take this step.That said, I’m reaching out to ask for advice.

Still lots of work to do on the house and the “book” I still have to figure out what to do for it (paper/digital/both), and a few more things I probably am not yet aware of … reading on this forum and asking questions sure has helped out a lot.

Here's an article with additional FAQs on cost segregation studies that you may find helpful.

I will be lowering the asking price and seeing if that will help in the sale of these properties.