Look into connecting with some local investors, they typically have meet-ups often and swap stories and different strategies.

But once they give it to you, you inherit their cost basis and have a taxable gain.

Yes, any cash you take out of a 1031 exchange that isn’t reinvested into a like-kind property is considered “boot” and is subject to capital gains tax.

If we get the impression they aren't committed or if they are looking for a "get rich quick" scheme, we typically don't accept them in the community. 

Typically in my experience EVERYONE is happy to help.

If all things are the same a 3/2 will command a higher price than a 2/2, and typically as a property gets more expensive the average length of stay goes down.4.

Typically, the initial upfront for the rehab is either cash or a high interest loan (hard money or private). 

Small businesses are typically valued at a multiple of SDE.

Since the payment was deposited into your account on 1/6/2025, it would typically be considered income for 2025, even though the tenant paid it on 12/31/2024.However, if you use cash-basis accounting (which most landlords do), the key factor is when you physically receive the money, not when it was sent or owed.

At the same time, my market appreciates well so I gain significant value by holding on for the long-term.