1) Perhaps finding a cheaper property to buy, and becoming a negotiator in the offer.2) We still need a list of trade contractors with whom an ongoing relationship can be maintained.

They do not trade on strict cap rates.

One of the rules in the IRC states that property must be HELD for productive use in a trade or business or for investment.

You are mostly trading out for the piece of mind and the appreciation potential if you came here.

I would hit up the big ones, New Western and Fair Trade seem to be the biggest that would potentially offer an internship/mentorship. 

The historic preservation tax credits are federal tax credits that encourage property developers and owners to rehabilitate and preserve historic and non-historic buildings used in trade or business or held for the production of income.

When the next Covid world shutdown, or stock market crash, or China and the US stop Trade and there are shortages, or if the Panama canal goes dry in a year,  etc etc. 

Scheduling the individual trades persons ie. plumbers, electricians and ect. is best when you have a full day of work for each trade.

When you get your fourth SFR, trade up to a bigger deal with the equity accrued. 

On either side of a 1031 exchange, the property must have intended to be held for a productive use in a trade or business.