I would definitely pair up with a good attorney as well.

You CAN do both the capital gains exclusion and a 1031 in the same transaction on a single pair of properties. 

However I do think that a college or professional association course paired with working professionally in CRE can align individuals with technical skills and expertise faster than if not.One thing I do agree with are the "gurus" we tend to see... beware!

when she moves out, would it be best to, ask her to replace them with another pair of used machines that work or just take the loss.

We have no satellite TV service, just streaming.They just upgraded the 2 pair so now 24mb might be doable, but I need to check.I would love to have 100mb or more but it isn't really necessary for streaming and most other stuff like gaming.

It boasts one of the highest per capita incomes in the state paired with one of the largest growth percentages within 100 miles.

Pair that 110% with a 1.00 DSCR minimum and you will likely achieve the loan you are looking for.Now, the group-home aspect is another story.

Perhaps more common for a snow removal vendor as its usually a seasonal service paired with landscaping where employee relationships are more likely to exist.  

I'm also willing to contribute my time and skills if anyone is looking for an extra pair of hands -- just looking to learn from shadowing and practical experience. 

Start with Strategy by @Dave Meyer is a good one to start with or Set for Life by @Scott Trench, but you want new people to pair listening to podcasts and reading books with real-life meetups.