Supposedly, they connect sellers with brokers and homebuyers in each market.

Ensure your contractor has a clear timeline, keep extra cash reserves, and start marketing your rental rooms early. 

I haven’t completely dismissed the possibility I can get into some great markets out of state, it’s just the unknown is so great about it, I haven’t given it a ton of thought. 

If Allstate is not offering proper coverage (stress the if) and you can get proper coverage in the surplus lines market you would want to do that. 

I joined various internet marketing programs and mentorships to find ways to transition from my W2 job.

Quote from @Michael Ewers: Hey y'all, Wondering what is the best marketing strategy for obtaining off market leads?

Is there anyone in your local market you could take out to lunch who does flips?

There is no one size fits all answer for this question, market to market, and property to property are all different. 

I will research my market to find out what's required for my state.

==========================My relative is asking if this is a viable way to legally avoid having to pay taxes:STEP 1: SELL PRIMARY RESIDENCE (House A)-Sell primary residence to son-in-law for cost basis + $500K-File gift tax form for difference between sale price & market value-Not pay capital gains on $500K due to personal exemption.STEP 2: SELL RENTAL PROPERTIES-Do 1031 exchange and buy House A back from son-in-law-Rent out House A for 1 year before move back in==========================Thoughts?