Legal work doesn’t have to be painful, but your CPA and QI need to stay synced on how proceeds are tracked to preserve full deferral.It’s a great move if you want fewer headaches, more stable cash flow, and continued tax deferral.

I’ve also been analyzing multifamily deals with fewer than 5 units, potential single-family short-term rentals, and studying a few different markets to see where opportunities might make sense.I really want to use this time wisely instead of playing catch-up later, so what else can I do to prepare myself for that first deal?

What’s in it for you is peace of mind (fewer surprises, smoother timelines, and deals that stay profitable even when small costs shift).

In a down market there are fewer buyers, less competition, and more bargain prices. 

Something like 70% sell 1 or fewer houses a year.

“By reducing the size of our team, fewer conversations will be required to make a decision, and each person will be more load-bearing and have more scope and impact,” Wang wrote.Meta faces stiff competition from other companies that are considered leaders in the field, including OpenAI and Google.

If you plan on building a portfolio, having someone in your corner who thinks like an investor (not just a contract runner) usually pays for itself in better negotiations, stronger due diligence, and fewer surprises.What’s your plan long-term — build 2–3 rentals over time, or stack properties more aggressively?

The Land Bank and Land Trust properties in Detroit can look tempting because of the low prices, but in reality, the rehab costs can be pretty steep, sometimes higher than expected, especially with older homes needing full systems, roofs, and city inspections.If you’re considering BRRRR in Detroit, it’s definitely doable, but you’ll want a solid local team (contractor, property manager, and someone who really understands city compliance).We’ve seen many investors start there and later shift toward turnkey properties, which already come renovated and rented, still in Detroit, but with way fewer surprises and strong cash flow.We work with several out-of-state investors who prefer that route since it gives them reliable returns without managing heavy rehabs.Happy to share a few insights on what’s been working best in the Detroit market if you’d like!

Normally, we’re almost fully occupied, but right now I’ve got about 30 vacancies, definitely higher than usual.Seems like tenants are slower to commit, more move-in delays, and fewer qualified applications overall.

We also deal with fewer municipalities and stupid little things like water bills etc