Glad you are making some head way with your build! 

However, I just answered my own question right after I posted, so I really want to delete my post so when I look back in 5 years I won't hit myself in the head for not figuring it out before posting. :)

It's also easier to figure out all of the pro's and con's a head of time to avoid lost time and money.  

It gives you a very quick head start on live deals.

@Patrik KusekYou hit the nail on the head...

I agree with everything Drew & Kevin.Old head here & echoing what my late-dad always said - "time is money."

(Heads the sponsor wins; tails the investor loses). 

been working to wrap my head around depreciation and I have had a puzzle I am still sorting just because I refinanced last year.

I am more than suspicious of this program, and every word you said was a nail on the head.

. **1031 Exchange:** Just a heads-up—1031 exchanges allow you to defer capital gains taxes when you sell a property and reinvest the proceeds into a "like-kind" property.