I've never done a 1031 but if I wanted to I've read enough of what Dave's said to feel not only confident that I could get it done but also understand what kind of pitfalls I might be against.

Use the numbers to build confidence.

The house is in a pretty great neighborhood with excellent schools and options to commute to most parts of the bay area and I am confident that I will be able to rent it out soon. 

Pretty much he gave me the confidence to move forward with my first purchase and I haven't looked back since!

You may confidently handle the process of transferring your house hacking property to an LLC and optimize protection and advantages by collaborating closely with a real estate attorney, tax adviser, and other experts.Good luck!

Leverage is always cheaper than having a partner.Paying cash for me is important when:  Paying cash gives the seller confidence in my ability as a buyer. 

The comprehensive guidance and practical strategies provided have not only expanded my understanding of the flipping process but have also empowered me to take confident steps in the market.

Yeah, I wanted my first property to be fairly turnkey mainly to learn some of the processes, build connections with local contractors, and mainly build confidence/momentum for future deals.

However, Lifestyles has enabled me to invest more quickly and confidently with people than I believe I could have done without them. 

That will give you the confidence for your next projects afterwards.