It’s really the waterproofing layer that dictates timing.I also flag properties where multiple patch repairs are happening,  that’s usually the sign we’re approaching lift & relay territory.

Market will dictate your price - your mortgage, feelings, expenses, etc... 

there are some metro areas that have high demand all year but those also tend to be more transient (move more often) as they are considered more "trendy" and often the renters do not have kids and so school year and school friends and schools do not dictate where they move. 

Appreciation is heavily dictated by revenue and capex.

Sellers, in ALL market cycles, dictate how LOW prices may go. 

One problematic asset shouldn’t dictate the outcome for the rest of the portfolio.Once the legal authority and tax exposure are clear, you’re in a much stronger position to decide whether a portfolio sale, carve-out, or negotiated buyout makes the most sense.

The most common exemption is Reg D rule 506(b) or 506(c).All this is to say, create the LLC and follow the rules of the exemption, which dictate how you can market for investors and what investors you can admit.  

You can't dictate the pitch only how you swing.

Because the Property Class dictates the Class of the tenant pool that the property will attract.The Tenant Class greatly impacts rental income stability and property maintenance/damage by tenants.Both Property Class and Tenant Class will affect what type of contractors, handymen and property management companies you should target and be willing to deal with a property.The Property Class will also impact the maintenance & renovations you do to, “Maintain to the Neighborhood”.Why is that important?

Many HOAs can dictate flooring, have approval of everything viewable from the entry, must approve any drywall changes (this is a smart way to indicate they need to approve any layout changes.