If they're not familiar then it's your chance to get your foot in the door by bringing 1031 education to them.It's been a few years since I checked but at one time NAR showed statistics that of all the transactions potentially qualifying for 1031 exchanges, only about 10% were actually handled that way. 

Any of the above kills the STR loophole under this "substantially all work" option for material participation.Is there a way to qualify if all my outside help was a cleaning lady for 2 hours?

Most DSCR lenders will require a minimum of 90 days seasoning to qualify for a cash out refinance on the new appraised value. 

DSCR loans definitely seem like a good tool for scaling, especially with strategies like BRRRR where cash flow is critical since it doesn’t rely on personal income or DTI, making it easier to qualify while keeping cash flow positive.

DSCR loans are easier to qualify for when the asset values are a bit lower and rents a bit higher.

As a self-managing landlord, I used to believe that almost everyone could learn the skill stack necessary to become a competent property manager.

Primary Residence is taxed as short-term or long-term capital gains on sale and it may qualify for Sec 121 ExclusionIf you are classified as a Dealer you will pay ordinary income taxes on sale.

If you don't plan on moving there, then you cannot qualify for the 5% down.

I didn't qualify for Collective Genius because I don't do a lot of volume.

Because there is so many novices who jump into STR without the skill, knowledge, ability to actually operate it and rapidly are bleeding-out.