The skills I have are worth more than me being my own PM.

Unfortunately if there are not good comps available (as you stated) you may be more subject to the appraiser's skill and opinions.

The skills you learn doing this will pay you actual money but also come in super handy anytime you negotiate with anyone, have to put effort into getting a tough deal to close, real estate terminology, contracts, and so on.Good luck with your journey. 

I estimate the vast majority of those who would send in money to something along the lines of a syndication they fund online lack the skills to perform the necessary due diligence, would not take the time to learn or perform the verifications even if they knew how - the whole pitch is "trust me, zero effort."

I am a home owner already and have a career in the medical field which I am trying to leave after 14 years.

How do you use your time effectively to make sure you're drawing out each contact's specific skill set and approach? 

Do you have the skills needed to manage it well and prevent losses?

I would day often NO.So it’s a tricky process - trying to thread the needle.Best advice is to work with a broker who has been there and done that and can guide you thru the process. 1031s are not rocket science but there is a skill and knowledge component to successfully get one done.Also pick an Exchange intermediary and trust their advice and counsel.

I can’t get the same answer that was in the book.For the ““HONE YOUR SKILLS: CHAPTER 7” the answer in the book does not make sense.

As opposed to another property in the 60-80k range that's not as nice rehab wise but is in a much better area that is known to have medical job types that would still have decent cash flow.