@Ray Tsang Thank you for the candid feedback on your experience! 

Do we have anyone that has personal experience with a 1031 strategy that is sponsored by an UPREIT?

I wanted something I could fix and flip for the quick capital as well as the experience of managing a project, finding contractors, etc How did you find this deal and how did you negotiate it?

Would love to get anyones experience on househacking in this particular market and any insights on the north carolina market areas

Check out this recent thread on LLC’s, it’s pretty eye-opening that of all the very experienced investors on here, with centuries of investing experience combined, the consensus was that LLC’s are not needed for most investors:  https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/926/ Of course gurus will tell you that you need one before you even have a single property, because it makes them sound smart.

I called back again and asked for the Supervisor and 2 weeks later still no call.Based upon my experience, I would strongly urge anyone to be very careful doing business with Ron LeGrand or Financial Freedom.

Does anyone have experience with ADU specialists in Los Angeles?

@Preet Oberoi,I would strongly recommend that you look to partner with someone who has experience in this. 

They are connected with NetWorth Realty. i am considering them for my first experience with hard money loan and thought i would get feedback

In my experience, success in D-class areas almost always requires being local, extremely hands-on, and self-managing.