., I left Anderson for a small firm that will do the actual taxes and then another company that specializes in tax strategy. 

As a beginner, it's tempting to go after big deals, but it’s better to start small.

People claim that 1031 investors over pay all the time just to avoid taxes.  

IF you need 100% financing and lets say its $200k deal, the lender will be interest only at $150k at 12% = 1500/mo + taxes. insurance etc.

You may be able to deduct mortgage interest and property taxes before the property is in service. 

I didn’t see your location in your profile or your post, but assume at least 17% state/federal taxes leaves you with $10k/yr. 

After 2 years of work on weekends and holidays we rented the home for another 2 and half years then sold it.

I a analyzing a cash deal for $420 that I will leverage after purchase leaving me with approximately $200k in cash plus the $100k in equity.

Most of my cold call leads convert to contracts within 60 - 120 days after we initially call them.

Invent a global tax (Carbon Tax) and invent a token of credit against those tax's (carbon credits) and shazam a market where traders can buy, sell trade, option, leverage, hedge against these and the flow of them.