It is very daunting as we are quickly realizing how much we don't know!

It's really important to go through everything upfront, as the timelines are pretty tight once you start, and certain mistakes will disallow the 1031 in its entirety.Thanks Jackson!

Currently we are in the software developement faze.

We are looking to gather up as much knowledge as we can and are looking for recommendations. 

If you are on a tight budget, a high quality sheet vinyl is also decent.

We are looking to close on a property towards the end of this year or at the start of 2025.

As far as I understand insurance protects you from different things.. and yes, we are definitely getting good insurance (umbrella policy for just one property?)

Since we are out of state, we have to lean on a lot of information from y'all!

By installing our own, we remove the wear and tear and damage the tenants do by moving W/Ds in and out and hooking them up wrong (which is common) and using cheap components that cause leaks and destroy floors and walls.

Thanks in advance for any guidance or sharing of experience,Steve We always use an attorney even though one is not needed as it just makes sure we are compliant and not something that can be later contested.