In short, having all the conversations and commitments in strategy, setting up LLC and all the fun docs of who's doing what, and I'd suggest even getting initial funding into account for at least EM. 

For example, population growth in certain neighborhoods and increased investor activity have created opportunities for both long-term rentals and value-add deals.If you’re torn between wholesaling and holding long-term rentals, I’d suggest thinking about your long-term goals.

If I was to solicit for wholesale deals, I would suggest, as above, to network at any and all real estate investment meetups in your area as you can! 

I was suggesting that if you wanted to do a 1031 of a property held in a LLC, they would be forced to also do the 1031 exchange.

Any other suggestions -- what about Detroit, MI?

At a minimum I'd suggest $100,000 cash.

Thoughts and suggestions or too complex and take the hit on capital gains tax as I sell my rentals?

It's still a good market for long term rentals but the returns are not what they were 10 years ago - but if you can get past overly optimistic suggested ROI, it's a really solid market.

If you are looking to be an investor then I would suggest you don't be an agent that is a poor mans game and it will make it way more difficult to find deals. 

You did not seem to know that.You then suggested I had something to hide for not wanting to file the CTA BOI, and I informed you I had previously filed.Thank you for notifying us that it has been reversed.