Many investors are building as they can do that more cost effectively than buying under the current market conditions. 

Do you know repair costs (contractor background)?

They're expensive and will cost several thousand dollars more than a regular exchange.2.

What is the cost of an average repair bill after move-out?

I Know postcards are much cheaper than letters, and I know mailers in general is a volume game.

However, these brackets are frequently pulled off by guests, leading to high maintenance costs.

Then you can reinvest w/no 1031 stress.The step-up in basis provision adjusts the value, or “cost basis,” of an inherited asset (stocks, bonds, real estate, etc.) when it is passed on, after death.

You probably need 10% for a down payment plus closing costs which could be another $10-20k.You can put in an offer contingent on selling your own property. 

It may be cheaper in $$$ but it will cost you way more in time and effort.

What matters is positive and growing NOI, controlled interest expense, and controlled capex and improvement costs.