it consist of (5) 3/1.5 and (1) 2/1.

Also this is a main road where there is cars coming consistently. 

For example, if you are a "consultant" and have "consulting" gigs that are irregular and sporadic and have no consistent business that seems sustainable to an outsider.

It's just very difficult to consistently find good enough deals.

Our goal is also to build a portfolio of properties in our city to be able to provide housing for folks that we come into contact with through our non-profits.On the other hand, I also participate in syndication deals with my network of investors bc I find it to be a great strategy for investors looking for solid passive income and a relatively easy way to multiply their money.

Seems to make sense since there are consistently people rotating through that are looking to rent. 

Have you ever had a Real Estate investing "epiphany" or idea that you shared with someone only to have them shoot holes in it? What was it? We're they right?

On the other hand, the location of this property has seen very consistent appreciation and over the long-term is highly likely to continue going up in value at a higher rate than most other areas of the country.

That might not be the case as even experienced Sponsor are having a hard time finding suitable deals.Also, the true measure of wealth creation is the equity multiplier which has an inverse relationship with the IRR.

Depending on the amount of your profit and the size of the down payment you could simply do the 1031 on the cash you received and take the note as boot.In the right circumstances if you've got access to cash doing a 1031 combined with owner financing can be a great way to multiply your cash flow while deferring a lot of tax.