Consulting with a legal professional or local housing authority can provide further guidance specific to your location and situation.

Your group should consult with an accountant experienced in tax planning for real estate investments and cost segregation.

Your plan seems viable, but it's advisable to consult with a real estate focused accountant to fully grasp depreciation recapture and the complexities of a 1031 exchange.

Maybe become a consultant for whatever you're good at. 

Happy to go through a free consultation with you on this front. 

But just be aware you will be sharing a space with someone and not being home all the time to monitor the house opens yourself up to potential risks and liabilities.Another option to get into real estate is to consider passive real estate investments.

Consider Consulting a Professional: If you’re unsure about any aspect of property taxation or need assistance with assessment appeals or tax planning, consider seeking advice from a qualified real estate attorney, tax advisor, or property tax consultant.

First, you'll need to consult the contract your potential client has with Evolve.

From my experience, the most reputable/reliable GCs will charge for a scope of work and overall consultation/advice.

Do your homework and reach out to some of the companies that offer these types of self directed retirement accounts for some free consultations...