To use a 1031 to pool money you need to either, A) Find a syndicator willing to use a 'tenants in common' structure, or participate in whats known as a Delaware Statutory Trust (DST).

REITs offer a way to diversify your real estate investments without directly owning physical properties.Real Estate Crowdfunding:Invest in real estate crowdfunding platforms that pool funds from multiple investors to finance real estate projects.

Section 8 rentals are a huge opportunity in the area, and medical students/employees at the nearby hospitals are a great pool of potential tenants as well.

from the buyer pool.

I'm still building my sunny day reserves.

Hey everyone,I’ve got a friend who own’s a very large home with a pool, and is trying to find someone who can be her short term rental manager.

Pool Heat, Early check in/late check out, Pet Fees, etc etc are all ala cart and available for a fee. 

It ranks right up there with swimming pools and tree swings.  

:Class A Properties:Cashflow vs Appreciation: Typically, 3-5 years for positive cashflow, but you get highest relative rent & value appreciation.Vacancy Est: Historically 10%, 5% the more recent norm.Tenant Pool: Majority will have FICO scores of 680+, zero evictions in last 7 years.Class B Properties:Cashflow vs Appreciation: Typically, decent amount of relative rent & value appreciation.Vacancy Est: Historically 10%, 5% should be applied only if proper research done to support.Tenant Pool: Majority will have FICO scores of 620-680, some blemishes, but should have no evictions in last 5 yearsClass C Properties:Cashflow vs Appreciation: Typically, high cashflow and at the lower end of relative rent & value appreciation.

You will not get a lot of responses on here for several reasons - too many questions, not a big enough pool of people to answer the questions, and most agents have no clue about what it takes to work with investors.