It sounds like you’re bringing ample experience to the table, which will definitely help as you start building your portfolio.

Very few mobile homes qualify under this definition.4.

PS I finally had a Rueben ball last trip into Cleveland  gut bomb for sure :) Yea definitely some artery cloggers.

Definitely the hardest part about the whole process. 

One thing you definitely want to do since you've got a bit of a runway would be to use part of the 1031 to purchase a really nice investment property (maybe in Denver). 

Starting with land can help build funds for bigger opportunities, but multifamily is a solid path if your goal is long-term cash flow and financial independence.Good luck!

With that in mind, I’ve decided to focus first on finding a distressed SFH that I can add value to, live in for a few years, and keep as part of my long-term portfolio.I like your suggestion about building the “core 4” team—agent, lender, contractor, and property manager—and will definitely prioritize that as I move forward.

We own both here and it's definitely cheaper for us to pay the HOA dues. 2.

At a certain point it becomes a lot of work but you can outsource a lot of the work by hiring VAs which is way cheaper than a management co (definitely not as hands off though) 

Ridiculous I know, but definitely not noticeable to the naked eye.