I'd make sure just how much extra tax benefit will open up for you annually compared to the cost of the study.You are exactly right - a cost seg will get deferred in a 1031 exchange as long as the property you are purchasing is roughly the same components of things that were cost segregated.

I don’t consider myself a newbie however there’s always still something I can learn. :-) I don’t have a coaching program I’m selling either.A little over a year ago, I started a thread about who was investing in their health.  

Not sure where to find a trustworthy manger.

Would be interested in connecting to learn more about your experience. 

Make sure they have a strong property management partnership in place in whichever market you invest in.

i fyour getting paid off when the vertical loan goes on.. then your in first position . so not sure what the issue is? 

But if they are showing properties that haven't actually sold recently, or not reflecting recent sold data, then that's a problem and will throw off my own evaluation process. yes that is a bigger problem for sure.

Sure don't do the renovation, I only do renovations that project a return of 2x the cost of the renovation.

Currently, I’m in full research and networking mode—learning, looking to connect with local investors, and exploring my first investment.

While the $600 per month insurance bill is hefty, I remind myself that being closer to the ocean would have meant even higher costs.One of the key lessons I've learned is the importance of timing.