I'll reach out via pm to get some information in your hands that will be valuable both to you and to your clients.

If you do decide to have a "partial" 1031 exchange and use some of your 1031 sale proceeds to pay off debt on other assets, you'll just want to make sure that the improvement in cash flow offsets the tax liability that you incur from your partial exchange AND the lower rents from potentially buying a less valuable property with your partial 1031 exchange. 

PITI will tighten quicker, less headaches with better quality tenants, more valuable property.

Additionally, holding a real estate license as an investor not only saves on commissions but also provides valuable access to tools like the MLS, enhancing your capabilities as a wholesaler.Feel free to share where you are located—there might be exciting opportunities waiting for you!

Love your insights and valuable experience. some of them do align with my later findings and specific info that I did not reveal yet. 

They could provide valuable assistance in this matter.

Exterior/Interior Paint, fixtures, etc.These buildings were constructed in the 1960s with steel pipes and much of the plumbing has been replaced as needed including new supply lines in the ground and new sewer pipes under the slabs.Ongoing maintenance costs have been pretty consistently high on this project, but the rise in rent over the holding time has been a saving grace.

I think really all guru's and courses can be valuable if you need general information.  

That can be a great way to find local investors and gain valuable connections/insights 

Networking with local landlords and real estate groups can provide valuable insights into different markets.