Here’s how you can leverage it:Upgrade Your Property While Deferring Taxes: By using a 1031 exchange, you can sell a current property and reinvest the proceeds into a larger or better-located multi-family unit.

On the other hand, most true investment property loans are going to require at least 20% down.I also recommend that you network as much as possible with other investors.

This can include coordinating around tax strategies, estate planning, and cash flow management—all while considering your real estate portfolio as part of your larger financial picture.

These include the expansion of the VIA Metropolitan Transit system, enhancements to the city's fiber optic network, and the development of smart city initiatives.

Listen to the Bigger Pockets Real Estate rookie podcast... you wont understand everything at first, but soon it becomes like your own language.Meet people in your area... network.. tell them what you are interested in, you will be so surprised that people will show up to help you.Avoid the gurus who ask for money, PRO membership here gives you access to the webinars and calculators you need to make it make sense for a newbie. 

Doesn't this hurt the tenants trying to move to a better location or larger home for their family? 

I find with larger homes that are big enough for wedding parties, reunions etc that I get a lot of bookings well in advance, with ~50% occupancy several months in advance.

If you ARE looking to start your own sober living (this advice comes from not knowing your familiarity with the community), I recommend you start networking with other local operators in the area you're interested in opening up in.

I’m curious to hear from others with larger portfolios and how they are structured. 

It offers a secure and transparent process for both buyers and sellers.NoteTrader Exchange: An online marketplace where you can list your note for potential buyers.LoanMLS: A marketplace for buying and selling mortgage loans and notes.FCI Exchange: Another platform where you can list and sell your notes to investors.Note Investing Forums and CommunitiesBiggerPockets: A popular real estate investing community where you can network with potential note buyers.LinkedIn Groups: Join groups focused on note investing and real estate to connect with potential buyers.National Note Group: An online community where you can connect with other note investors.Note Brokers and BuyersNote Brokers: Engage with reputable note brokers who have access to a network of note buyers.Local Real Estate Investor Groups: Attend meetings and network with local investors who might be interested in purchasing your note.Financial InstitutionsCredit Unions and Community Banks: These institutions may be interested in purchasing performing notes.Private Equity Firms: Some firms specialize in acquiring performing mortgage notes.I hope this give some direction regarding your situation.