Rates are going to start to fall in or aroud May/June of this year so by the time you have purchase the nest home you can do a "Rate & Term" refiance and lower the rate on the first home. 

I have not purchased property via their platform but I'd also note it's few and far between to try to find any deals that pencil in the current environment.  4-5 years ago one could find good cash flow with SFR properties.

I’m looking to do a 1031 Ex w 300k down and 650 purchase price can anyone suggest areas that might cash flow w these numbers ???

I used a private lendor to fund the re-hab (cash) and owner financed the purchase price (minus down payment) I have a bank account linked to Stessa and I see the cash deposit in the transaction tab. 

You also mentioned you started pretty young, I am 18 and just purchased my first college rental, any tips? 

Basis 525K Cashout 725K We are owed 200K due to personal funds investedWe want to purchase 2nd homeQuestions:1) Since our basis is less than cashout, will we owe taxes or can the money owed us be used to offset difference?

What % of purchase price is smart to put as a down payment? 

My mother purchased a property on 2011 for 480000 in California.

About 6 months ago we purchased a duplex using a DSCR loan.

Make sure your real estate agent isn't just about closing that one deal but understands the benefit of protecting you on each purchase to ensure that you keep buying because you are enjoying success.  2.