These articles always miss (or strategically avoid) all the things you mentioned and more. 

And how I can strategize so that my first deal allows me to do the next. 

It definitely sounds wise to do this with an experienced partner, although I wanted to get started and get my feet wet (strategically).

Even free & clear we find that opportunities abound if you're NOT afraid of acquiring some strategic debt.

I would get strategic on it. 

I’m looking for my next deal to be a BRRRR just strategizing and studying on which method to use.

So there is an awful lot you can do to set. yourself up strategically before that by understanding how the 1031 can work for you to increase your cash flow dramatically.

My girlfriend and I want to purchase real estate again (after divorces, etc) as a merged family and dont know where to start. Should we start with purchasing a principal home for ourselves or look at pursuing investme...

Here's the updated cash out pricing hits from one of our partner lenders, who have taken the strategic decision to be super strong in the purchase mortgage segment at the expense of the cash out refi segment (I can respect that, it's fairly transparent to me as a mortgage broker, and I just know not to use them for cash out refis that they clearly do not want anyways).

Hey BP Community,I am currently seeking some advice and experience from individuals who have been in a situation like myself to better understand so I can decide the most logical and strategic decision.My partner has a 1031 Exchange for X amount.