However, as I've addressed most of the "low hanging fruit" the upcoming projects I have planned are all major expenses, which I can't afford to cash flow.I'm wondering what my best option is here.

If you can't afford to rebuild on own & self insure total loss then it is worth the price for your own protection. 

They have SCAD, Memorial Health University, and the new Enmarket Arena that's gonna bring more than ample traffic year-round.

There are health and safety concerns for both gas and electric ranges.

I told him to figure out "how he might Be able to afford it".  

On the surface it looks like “affordability relief”. 

That trend, along with ongoing shortages of available housing supply, will support 4% growth in home prices next year, he predicts.The optimistic forecast follows three straight years of the lowest volume of home sales since 1995, after affordability concerns pushed many prospective homebuyers to the sidelines.https://www.realtor.com/news/trends/2026-housing-market-fore...

. 😊🙏🏼 I am concerned for your financial health:- I believe RE is more challenging than in recent times.- I believe the highest cash flow markets have the highest risk.- I fear a rushed purchase has additional risk.- make sure you have a good 1031 intermediary.- I believe the local market is challenging, especially with your goal of immediate cash flow, and not local (out of state) is higher risk and effort.Where is your current property that you are selling located?  

Some move equity from a Bay Area property into more affordable markets (some mentioned above the Midwest is popular) using a 1031 exchange, deferring capital gains tax while trading into higher cash-flow areas.

Health insurance premiums are going up significantly.