And at some point the SEC will stand in the way from retirees and conservative investors, and others, from participating in the gains and wealth created by Bitcoin. 

Anyways, fast forward we are finally gaining momentum and will be done in 30 days but my maturity is Oct 23rd which is not enough time to have it sold and closed on.

you have gained experience during the years or what is still difficult?

I'd try to buy and find something ugly and make the changes progressively before you leave, gain that equity, recast a bit, and in 4-5 years rent it out.

Are you leveraging private lenders to gain an edge over other investors?

I am looking to connect with others in this area to gain more insight, meet contractors/agents/etc., and continue to learn.

BUT I gained tons of experience and was able to get in the game.Sounds like you won't find something cheaper than what you have going right now, but have you looked at the live-in flip strategy yet?

The more knowledge you gain, the better positioned you'll be to make informed decisions.Your passion for real estate is inspiring, and I encourage you to continue pursuing your goals.

Transferring your current property to an LLC typically won’t result in a tax gain or loss but could trigger transfer taxes depending on your state.

For taxes, if the insurance payout is more than your adjusted basis (purchase price minus depreciation), you’ll have a casualty gain.