The reason for this is that RE market prices are based on numerous criteria.

Understand your market, understand your property or numerous properties.Once it is no longer your first rodeo, you can get a bit more adventurous! 

There are still numerous assets that are owned by mom & pops and have a lot of opportunity for improved operations using technology.

So to protect your time, you need to spend a little time on the front end to get educated and avoid the numerous overly rosey (bad) deals out there.

Also generalizing (as many 'tech' marketers today do...) that say those over around 40ish will want to do numerous ongoing text, email, etc.

Pictures work wonders and numerous studies have shown that pro photography pays for itself many times over.4.

If it doesn't make numerical sense, then worrying about a flooded home is the least of your problems. 

I have read numerous real estate books, listened to countless podcasts, and recently completed the BRRRR invest academy lead by Nate Barger.

Holding Guidelines for 1031 Exchange PropertiesWhile the Department of the Treasury Regulations and numerous rulings make it very clear that you must have the intent to hold your 1031 Exchange property for rental, investment or use in your trade or business, they fail to define exactly how long or over what period of time you need to hold your relinquished properties or replacement properties in order to qualify for a 1031 Exchange pursuant to Section 1031 of the Internal Revenue Code or Section 1.1031 of the Treasury Regulations.Property Purchased Just Prior to 1031 ExchangeThe Internal Revenue Service has routinely taken the position if you purchased your relinquished property just prior to your 1031 Exchange transaction that you have actually purchased and are holding the property for sale (inventory) rather than holding it for rental or investment.

I recommend either creating your own calculator or team up with an investor/realtor...ideally a local realtor that has numerous investments in your market and have them mentor you.