the only reason to become a PM is if you want to be a PM as a career. 

He owns about 6 million sq ft himself.I have not heard of a PM company in my career ever say it was a huge money maker for them.

To make the 1031 exchange work, make sure the new property is in the LLC's name, follow all the rules, like using a qualified intermediary, and pick suitable replacement properties in time.

My career started in City Planning and I am now viewing that planning work through my real estate investor eyes, realizing that I never applied an investor's perspective into my work, let alone Real Estate Developers.

Best of luck in your realtor career!

If I could start investing career over I would house hack, but your situation is much different than mine.

Now that I’m 29 I realize I need to get a little more serious about my investment portfolio and make something out of my career.

I joined a large broker at the start of my career and it was great to make those connections and learn the processes before I switched to a smaller firm (with a friendlier split)! 

I've worked with real estate owners my whole career, but never invested in property myself.

Josh has been a big help to me in my investing career, and he has helped many, many folks I know.