My partners and I are looking to tap into the West TN market From Jackson-Memphis.

Hey Jerry, I personally invest in the Columbus market and have been doing it for the past couple years.

we have a realtor we like but curious how badly that effects our margins vs the expertise they bring on the market we are in. 

Did you work with any real estate professionals (agents, lenders, etc.) that you'd recommend to others?

Bull market: most everyone makes money.  

If you’re working with a tax professional ask them to do a tax projection for you with one scenario assuming you sell all 5 today and the other assuming you only sold 2 today.With the tax projection you’ll now have a good estimate of what your tax situation will look like and can make decision based on that.Maybe you can consider selling your portfolio and doing an installment sale, this won’t help on the depreciation recapture but it would help spread the gain over multiple years.Each strategy has pros and cons, if you want to rip the bandaid off an be done cold turkey (or warm turkey if you’re into that) there most likely will be a large tax hit but less headache holding them longer.

Your question is more market specific.

G and M Properties is a very professional property management company in rochester ny. 

First, revisiting and refining my marketing approach has proven beneficial.

Louis may not experience rapid appreciation like some coastal cities, it has shown consistent and steady growth, which is favorable for long-term investments.Diversification: Investing in a different market can diversify your real estate portfolio, reducing risk.Considerations:Neighborhood Research: Research neighborhoods thoroughly.