So same thing as an agent pick a technique and stick to it.Myself personally when I started as an agent I did not do follow up like I should have but what i did do was become a CLOSESR  If i got in front of them my success rate was very high so thats where I put my energy and my moto was next..If I could not close them first meeting I moved on the next. 

Cashflow, ability to build a team, landlord tenant laws, price to rent ratio etc.......were all factors in the decision making process almost a decade ago.Now,  I wonder why your approach is an either or view? 

The 1031 first would make sense if you needed to reposition to make it more attractive for a refinance or move it to increase cash flow first or change sectors. 

Two policies might be the right move to protect both interests.

They learn from every loss, improve their process, and move on to the next opportunity.

Is Spokane a good place to start house hacking, or would Tucson be a better move?

Many of the residents there eventually move to our property.

But if you/your team like to spend some time building your own flow, feel like it's better to build it on go high level directly. 

That’s a great move—starting early with analyzing deals will put you in a strong position when you're ready to buy.Since you're open to other markets in the Southeast, I’d definitely recommend taking a look at Chattanooga.

Hi @Aidan Jones congrats on getting things moving with your investing career.