Also remember just because a loan may qualify as being assumable the lender will go through a thorough underwriting process to confirm you meet eligibility for the loan.I have seen a guru teaching people with poor credit to go after these types of loans and it’s unfortunate as many would most likely not qualify.

@Randy AchiTo start flipping houses, learn fundamentals through books, podcasts, and online courses, build a network, start small, and practice repairs.

Also, I don't like the use of more exotic structures/financial engineering which increase risk ( and aren't necessary when good real estate is purchased at a good price with solid fundamentals). 

Start with learning the fundamentals of real estate investing then vet a ton of different syndicators/fund managers.

And once you convert it into your primary residence it is no longer eligible for a 1031 exchange. 

Real estate is going to be more rate and supply driven, than election driven.Equities will be election spurred(in the short term) but fundamentally earnings driven in the near term.

The other advice is to pick the the market that has the best fundamentals.

Unfortunately satisfying a BRRRR & marveling at the spreadsheet cash flow and equity are what lead to purchases in stagnant markets and very few who invest in these assets pay any attention to the fundamentals that lead to meaningful appreciation where a gain can actually be realized. 

In the meantime watch the BP podcasts and use the BP calculator to start analyzing deals so you get comfortable with the numbers.By this time next year I would say if you do this you'll have 10k in a bank account with an ok credit which should make you eligible for an FHA loan to buy (1-4 Units) with 3.5% down and get you started. 

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