A few notes on your comment to this aged post thread to shed some additional light since you don't know much about us...Aloha Capital has funded over 3,000 loans since 2015 on nearly 1 billion of residential investment properties and to date has ~ 0.4% default rate.

I posted a sign to turn off gas as a reminder in the kitchen.

The investors I have worked with have found it to be a lot easier with the updated technology and everything going through a massive change post covid/2020. 

Many investors share opportunities, tips, and advice in these groups, which could lead to mentorship connections.Shadowing tips.

I am thinking about doing this full time and was wondering if there was a coach/professional i could speak with to give me an honest assessment on my current real estate portfolio?

However, purchasing the replacement property from an estate where your mother-in-law is the executor and other heirs are your wife's aunts and cousins raises potential related-party concerns under Section 1031(f).The IRS generally prohibits 1031 exchanges between related parties unless both the buyer and seller hold their respective properties for at least two years after the exchange.To stay compliant and avoid disqualification, ensure:The estate sells the property directly before any distributions to heirs.You hold the replacement property for at least two years.The transaction is conducted at fair market value with no prearranged agreements.Given the IRS scrutiny of related-party 1031 exchanges, consult a qualified CPA or 1031 exchange accommodator to structure the deal properly and avoid potential capital gains tax liabilities.This post does not create a CPA-Client relationship.

@Khaled SeirafiRecommend exploring as many sources as possible to get referrals AND cross-reference them to get as much accurate information as possible.Check out NARPM.com, BP’s Property Manager Finder (BiggerPockets: The Real Estate Investing Social Network), etc.Also, encourage you to learn from the mistakes of others - by reading posts here on BiggerPockets about owners not having their expectations met by their current Property Management Company.

Hello, my husband and I are currently in the same situation as you when you posted this and I was wondering if you ended up using a heloc to fund your new build?

@Cyndi Lees the thing that catches my eye in your post is that it would require quite a bit of work to get it started as a rental.

Interesting prompt, thanks for the post!