Most new homes, townhomes and apartments are being built in the far suburbs with good school districts.

Here are the details:Duplex purchased in August, 2015 for $155,000ishLived in one side of the duplex until September 2016Both sides rented for $1,200/mo ($600/each) when I first bought itBoth sides now rent for $1,800/mo ($1,000 for renovated side/$800 for other)Cash flows well for me (about $8,000/yr) and I have a very reliable, cheap property manager (good buddy of mine); total expenses are around $1,125/moHaven’t added up all the numbers, but estimated renovation costs were about $25,000Reasons I am considering selling:Live in Dallas - don't want to deal with property out of townInterest Rates rising (slightly afraid of a market dip): my property manager will be leaving College Station in 2 years (once he graduates) and I might have trouble selling the place at that time if market is in bad shape; don't want to pay 12% for a conventional manager to handle it, but I could do that if need beConsidering buying and building in Dallas 'M streets' area (for primary residence, not investment) - which will be quite expensive; we have savings, but if we had to pay cash for a distressed home or lot in the area, then that would be tough without this capitalLooking to sell for about $230,000, which would be about a $50,000 profit:  don’t want to pay taxes on the gains, but I am unsure of how to manage the situationCan’t live in it for another year (to get to 2 of 5 years primary residence)1031 exchange to personal residence seems tricky – I assume I would have to exchange for another investment property, establish it as such, and then convert it to my personal residence sometime down the road; also the timing on these things seems absurd (45 days/180 days) unless you have something totally lined up, which I guess is the pointAm I up the creek and I should just sell it and pay the taxes?

I see that schools are bad, and that coffee trees are being invaded by the CBB.

I worked for a Big10 University where it was common to have international employees, and the school used a company that conducted international checks.  

Hi,I'm looking to purchase a home for my mother in Grand Prairie, TX 75051/75052 with the following criteria.Price Range: 100K-180K3+bedrooms/2bathPreferably in South Grand Prairie High School DistrictPreferably less than $85/sq.ft.

@Shayne Fee I mean you could go around and get disclosure packets and all but that is old school what I do since I have MLS or even if you dont have MLS is you can look at redfin and setup auto alerts.

Beware though, the school boards are getting smart and if they see a mortgage for an amount higher than the tax value, they can file a complaint and subpeona you and the lender for sales information and any appraisals that were done in connection with the sale or financing.

Can you guys please make specific suggestions on what areas/neighborhoods/school districts/etc should I be targeting in the Indy market? 

Can you guys please make specific suggestions on what areas/neighborhoods/school districts/etc should I be targeting in the FLORIDA market?

Also, what everyone forgets about on BP, is what you are buying it for (schools, kids, family, etc.) all get factored into primary residence purchases.