Economy is Going Gangbusters: 3.8%The second quarter of this year was just revised up to 3.8%, which is the best second quarter since Q2 2021, and the best overall quarter since Q3 2023.Boom!

The Smokies are completely out of the question with cabins going for +600 K.

What markets are offering the best rent prices for properties in the $150-180K purchase price?

Sounds like you may want to go down the off-market route.

I would also file against the borrower for default under the agreement and get them out.

Originally I was going to partner up with my father to help with the purchase and rehab costs, eventually buying them out down the road to make the home fully under my name.

I built a house for a specific tenant, that had no steps inside or outside the house, plus other features such as a roll in shower with no lip, and no cabinets under the kitchen sink.

Even if demand picks up, supply will still be tight — and that keeps pressure under home prices.🛍️ Consumers Keep SpendingRetail sales beat expectations with a 0.6% bump in July, led by back-to-school and online shopping.👉 Market takeaway: Strong spending keeps the economy out of trouble, but it also makes the Fed’s inflation fight harder.

But that doesn't mean the relationship isn't salvageable (if you want it to continue).All that being said, going forward it seems you have a couple options:1.

Now that we are in 2025 - time for a reboot.There appear to be a few crowd sourced funds that support 1031s, some that go as far as even supporting debt carried forward (ie. mortgage.)