However, while I was succumbing to shiny object syndrome (admiring the fancy new kitchen, new hardware, and beautifully tiled bathrooms), my agent was crawling around in the basement crawlspaces, collecting cobwebs and assessing the plumbing.

I admire your courage!

He basks in your admiration.

I admire people trying to help a fellow investor, however, it does not sound right to judge any service providers if the issue is not even in their scope.

I really admire your determination and grit to get deals done.

What you're wanting to do is to take profit tax free (an admirable goal but not the IRS intent in allowing 1031 exchanges).  

@Franklin Chan I admire your enthusiasm, but as Account Closed has said there is a ton of stuff to learn to do this right.  

Hello @Salim Bessaoud SFH means Single Family Home, I think you are in the right track, 21 and buying your first investment property is something to admire.

Hi Edward,Admire your efforts in managing a FT job, REI interests and being a single dad of 3.  

I admire the way Americans do business.