I figured the minimum increase to list in auction from the year before would have been enough.

How do you evaluate the increase (or decrease) in price of the land in question down the road?

I like the West Mobile area, its class A area, you can definitely find deals there, 3 bedroom with 2 bathroom for around 220k or so, you may have to wait a couple of years for positive cash flow but properties there increasing in values better than others.

Again, your time and energy is better spent increasing accountability and pushing RAD to improve their staffing with individuals qualified to maximize their portfolio at this time.....and in the future spend some time and money to perform adequate diligence before you invest passively. 

As a result, you might end up increasing your taxes by delaying income and accelerating deductions.Did I miss something?

But, you will have increased the value of the property, allowing you to pull cash out for your next deal.

Inventory should increase and prices should dip.

A few years ago I got caught with a number of housing units I built in Philadelphia I planned to sell to owner occupants if not for the  2022 unexpected rate increases.

If you're considering BRRRR, the FHA 203(k) loan could work for bundled purchase and renovation, but it’s often simpler to use personal funds for lighter rehab projects.You could focus on properties with strong rental potential and manageable upgrades to increase value.

Most service or trades people us included increase the rates for customers we don’t want.