Here is the how I would explain it to a kindergartner:The true power of a 1031 exchange is the ability for an investor to meet their investment objectives without losing equity to taxation.With more money they can buy larger, multiple, or more productive properties.What is the alternative?

I agree different city if your talking school district quality that is a huge issue to me.

To better homes in the area and to create a product.

This strategy can allow you to scale into a bigger or better-quality property while maximizing your equity.When to Start Looking for PropertiesStarting your search before listing your current property is a smart move.

I have done business with Dominion for their 30 year DSCR product. 

Quality, experience, knowledge, track record of sponsor2.

If you can create high quality real estate related content, you can attract a large audience and find motivated sellers in the process.

It’s more expensive than PropStream, but the data quality is higher.For ARV calculations, if you don’t have access to the MLS, our Backflip App can provide it (it's good).

It isn't the metric you can talk about on a national scale, but if you keep buying the same product in the same area it is a very easy quick and dirty method to know how you are doing compared to other buys. 

End enjoy your break, you'll come back so much more productive!