Assuming you have the drive, capability and desire to be more of active investor/player this is what I would do if I had $10,000 to start out.I would first get really really good at underwriting deals …and then find a property that has a 25% amount of equity upside in the deal day one and also a combination of healthy cash flow that can support the property DAY 1!!!.

You need someone who clicks with you personally before engaging in a mentor/mentee relationship with the dedication and stress that may be involved.Where to find a mentorStart by looking within your existing network.

However, they also engage with contractors and service providers, suggesting some level of outsourcing.In general, a Housing Authority's management structure will depend on its size, the scope of services it provides, local regulations, and the organization's strategies.

The biggest players keep the wheels turning by deal volume and keeping people busy.

Schedule and visit homes (lockbox access)Once I have narrowed down the home, from writing offer onwards would like to engage my agent.  

Whether it's off-market properties, distressed assets, or value-add opportunities, I'm open to exploring various options.Thank you all for welcoming me into this community, and I look forward to engaging with you and learning from your experiences.

Can't stress it enough...engage a professional familiar with these situations.

Seems like they are running a Pawn Shop, homeowners in Austin/Miami/Tampa etc who need cash bad sell a "HomeShare", percentage of their equity in their home for a discount, with a term of 10 yrs, if the homes go up in value as they have since 2011/2012 then NADA gets the original equity already at a premium price plus any appreciation for the total percentage they bought from the homeowner, but since Austin now down 20% in last 12 months and other hot home markets may also continue to fall, and NADA does not engage in price discovery (ie shopping for best value) as they want to obtain a "Market Value - ETF like" of the cities they invest in.

Just like your favorite NFL player doesn't.

If you sold the property already and didn't engage a 1031 intermediary at the time of sale, it may be too late to do a 1031 exchange.It is unclear whether you did engage one as you meantion selling the propertying and 'wanting' to do a 1031 exchange.