Identifying numerous properties in such a short time frame and in the seller's market we are in is extremely challenging.

Add in, I do the BS a wholesaler des in OR, I'd lose my license.Not saying my robes are white, just hella lot whiter than a wholesalers are. 

I'm a real estate rookie and veteran with one duplex that I've rehabbed and rented out (We were BRRRing, no last R as of yet, until this past July when we moved into a SFH and began rehab on the unit we lived in). I

In the extreme case where I needed or wanted a whole six months of using the full rental amounts that came in, I would have given myself the ability to access that money without any repercussions.

I can make an intro if that's something you'd be interested in.  I

Anyway, my whole point of chiming in is wouldn't you possible say its not worth doing a 1031, especially if they are in a low cost state (assuming they are willing to no longer do REI)? 

I remember the place you're in-- I was there about a year ago.

I find myself looking for some guidance on jumping in! I

All in I had $16k in the deal, tis was a definitely a great first deal!

@Marc Cohen, Despite what some people are saying on this thread, those type of sponsors do exist (and you can often get in is at as little as $50,000).