I'd like to know how self-management is going for you, I've self-managed and was quite lucky with my first renter and not so lucky after!

Most likely your insurance deductible will be more than that and an attorney will definitely cost you more than that.

The other part sounds like it was a rehab and now held for sale, which does not qualify for 1031 Exchange treatment. 

I personally like the buy-and-hold strategy and we help clients who share this long-term, wealth building mindset. 

All of these are posted on our local real estate facebook groups.In any of these events, you will meet like minded entrepreneurs who are also looking to grow. 

we have to have pre sales my bank will only give me a certain amount of spec loans but unlimited amount of pre sales. its the only way to keep velocity when you have a larger project like us ( 90 homes) We have been blessed no questions about it.. we made some critical decisions when we started that now look like genius moves :)

I like Warren Buffet's advice to make sure you understand the investment completely before investing.  

I do have a third goal, but too much will happen by the time my second goal materializes that my third goal will likely change drastically.Also, I tend to find myself wanting to ask market-specific questions to agents/lenders/investors/contractors/etc. a lot.

Here’s the situation (personal details removed):The tenant reached out explaining that they’re going through financial difficulties due to an ongoing divorce and lack of child support.

Then you can read a more in-depth book like The Book On Rental Property Investing by Brandon Turner or The Unofficial Guide to Real Estate Investing by Spencer Strauss.2.