If you are exploring Memphis as a potential market to complete your first BRRRR, I'd be happy to connect you with my amazing GC with Triumph Construction.

Well, yes, some properties may require complete work, but others may just need cosmetic things to bring them back on the market.

She is offering to refinance one of her homes that is completely paid off.

If I sold, I think it would be by a hair that I can offload the property for the balance despite a tax value of $440,000, but it would get it off my books completely and free up my VA loan to purchase again. 

If you decide to move forward, complete state-required coursework, pass the exam, and find a sponsoring broker.

Once the construction of the business building was far enough along (but no more than 180 days) that the price of the land and the amount of improvements you make on it are equal to the sale of your old investment property you take title to it and that would complete your 1031 exchange. 

They always ask me who are the ****** builders and at first I did not know how to respond, because even the economy builder here are building quality that lasts (just fewer features).

I completed my AA in business at a 2 year school, transferred to a four year school to finish up my finance degree.

I am completely self taught intentionally.

I come from Europe too, and I know it can be overwhelming when you look at the real estate market in a new country and with completely different building technics ( sticks instead of bricks), but is not as bad when you have the right team in place.