This can help you cover your mortgage while you build equity and gain more experience managing multiple tenants and building out better systems and processes if you do decide you want to pursue larger properties. 

Make it easy for your audience to connect with you and access valuable resources.Remember, your personal brand is what truly resonates with investors.

Managing a property with your dad can be a great way to gain hands-on experience.

Gain approval from the city inspector who issues the annual Certificate of Rental Registration.

Work with a broker who has access to a large variety is going to help you find an appropriate option for your situation vs a direct lender who can only sell you their limited product set. 

., lower Airbnb income, longer renovation time)Consider professional property management to reduce your workloadEnsure you're compliant with all local laws and regulationsFactor in potential capital gains taxes or other tax implicationsRemember, while the potential returns look attractive, real estate investments always carry risks.

Is it worth it to potentially take a slightly smaller return on this one deal to gain the knowledge/introductions for me to repeat this process in the future acting as my own GC?

I'm simply looking for advice from people seasoned in this field and to try to continue gaining as much knowledge as possible.

The 1031 can defer capital gains taxes, but it’s crucial to identify a like-kind property and complete the exchange within the IRS timelines.

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