1031 aside (because that is more than I can chew right now) am I heading in the right direction when it comes to valuation or should i be calculating a valuation based upon NOI and then allocating for the 1031?

Some data to chew on.

When you max out loans like that, you are chewing up your cash flow.

Honestly this post is just to throw myself out there and establish where I stand for now, as well show some gratitude towards the folks that have given me something to look forward to and work towards in life.If anybody in the local area is willing to “chew the fat” I am eager to speak with like minded individuals.Look forward to collaborating with some of you in the near future!

Don't bite off more than you can chew for your first deal!

Just guys with neck tats that drive jacked up 4x4s and chew tobacco in their sleep that come here for contract work in a refinery.Can't answer the lender question.My cleaning lady does it for free, and I get to sleep with her.6 months gross rent should be greater than the purchase price of the property.One of my properties has needed an exorcism ever since I bought it. 

If you do an inspection and find up a chewed up molding, schedule a repair and she pays for it (not at the end during final walk out, but scheduled inspections).

We realized it's a lot of information to chew on.

Gives me a lot to chew on.

I'm usually hoping that they aren't chewing tobacco at that time.