A 1031 exchange could help you diversify into higher cash-flowing properties or a market with stronger appreciation potential.

We are looking to wholesale outside of our chosen market to help build capital for projects within our chosen market (Louisiana) as I have potential deals in other markets and am not confident in how to proceed with them contractually, (don't want to be stuck with a bill I can't handle currently and also want to ensure I'm operating correctly).

A lot of people travel with pets so charging an extra fee can make up for potential damage plus you expose your property to a broader market that can help with bookings.

Reasoning for asking this is that it could potentially be a beneficial long play on acquiring a property through assumption, and as we go down in interest rates, utilize this monetary benefit to refi as it comes at a mere .5%.

We are looking into houses on the lower end of the scale at first to get started for a "low risk" (we could pay mortgage out of pocket no problem even if property is vacant for 30 years) house that will give us the experience we need as rental home landlords - and I am looking down the road at potential investment ideas to keep this thing rolling.

After looking into it more, I'm concerned about potential tax implications and legal issues, such as piercing the corporate veil.

These softwares have a lot of functionality, but honestly there is a steep learning curve and the functionality is probably overkill for most rehabbers.FlipperForce - Web-based House Flipping Software built specifically for flipping & rehabbing houses w/ Estimating, Gantt Scheduling, Task Management & Budget ManagementGeneric Project Management SoftwaresThere are nearly an infinite amount of potential generic Project Management softwares available that provide powerful functionality for managing project schedules, tasks & documents. 

Quote from @Blake Grzybowski: I am a wholesaler in Michigan and would like to start reaching out to potential sellers who are Maybe foreclosuresdaily.com, maybe see if any of your title company partners has access to titlepro software for leads. 

The trade-off is losing out on potential growth from a reinvested 1031 exchange, but if you’re thinking about a HELOC later to invest again, this could bridge the gap.What I’d do in your shoes:If it were me, I’d run the numbers on a worst-case scenario for each option.

Focus on properties that align with your criteria—whether it's cash flow, equity potential, or location—and stay consistent, even when setbacks occur.