@Michael Baum I didn’t think about preparing for replacing the furniture.

No idea, every market is different and I would venture to guess that my market would have more of the modern and contemporary designs than TX.

First, talk with a tax preparer who understands the capital gains rules and ways to avoid them.I'd ask about Adding you to title now while he is living. 

Together, we can turn your ambitions into successful ventures.

oh yea, I recently started my own business (2021 was my fist year in business, commercial door company, non real estate related venture) and gave up my w2 income and was already denied another refinance on my primary due to lack of self employment history. this was with the bank my business uses with and they want 2 years of self employment income on the books. end of 2022 will be 2 years so financing may be an issue if I want to 1031 now, but i havent really thought all of that out yet either. 

I am planning and preparing so I can purchase a 4-plex in a little over a year, just want to know if any of you have some YouTuber recommendations outside of BP. 

But the more we talk about it the better prepared we will all be. 

What resources prepared your the most for competent DD?

After a year of research, preparation and saving, this opportunity—featuring four houses within two miles of my current home—appeared ideal.

I'm a military veteran that came to San Antonio in 2018 as part of a military PCS and loved it so much, we decided to make it our permanent home.I'm also a fellow real estate investor and a mortgage lender, so I'd be happy to be resource for you as you're preparing to make your move here.