I think this gets missed sometimes, or people are surprised that they are taking a lot of risk AND energy/time to get returns generally available already with much lower of the two

., single-family homes) and miss out on opportunities in duplexes or small multifamily.

On the flip side if I focus on paying the tuition off first I may miss a potential opportunity that could jumpstart my investment portfolio but at least I won’t have that debt to worry about starting my journey off.

That seems crazy to me to think thats a bad deal.But what I don't see right now is the ability to get deals at any significant discounts and thats where I'm thinking I may be missing something here. 

Seems I missed an important details, my bad.  

When you take out a Heloc it can be closed or the limit can be reduced for any reason at any time.If you go late on a credit card, missed payment, credit score drops the bank or lender will in fact lower the credit limit or close the Heloc due to risk.

If there is a discrepancy from what you were told then you ask for a concession on the price in accordance to what was missing in incomeIf they show you an actual rent roll that will give you an idea of income, delinquency and lease terms.It's hard working with mom and pop sellers.

You want to find properties that are missing amenities that you can add and then offer.

It is hit or miss.

However, as others have mentioned, it’s not common for tax professionals to review just one form, like the 8824, without seeing your entire tax situation.1031 exchanges can get complicated, and reviewing only part of the process might lead to errors or missed details.