Have also done work in DC and Maryland and would say Virginia has significant benefits over DC and Maryland because it is more business friendly and jurisdictions are willing to work with not against developers on projects I mentioned as well as you mentioned With the federal government and government contractors not going away - area is great for investment.

then you take the state test and the federal test to get your NMLS registration..

Any money you touch would be taxable. 

Or, once you finish your exchange you can immediately do a cash out refi, which is not a taxable event and you can use that for any purpose you want.

@Bao Vu The purchase price and related expenses from 2023 should be included in the cost basis for the flip sold in 2024, reducing your taxable gain.

NMLS registration is a bonus because you can look them up on the federal registery to make sure they are real..

With the idea of "we can turn money today into more money tomorrow by investing it," I place most of this within a taxable brokerage account where it grows based on the market broadly speaking.

Federal law makes banks put a 3 day hold on anything over $5k.

I saw an offer like this one recently with a Navy Federal bank statement that "had $700K" in the bank and it seemed legit.. but the LLC wasn't active with the state and they had assignment of contract language all over it.

I recommend you find a qualified intermediary who:Will not commingle your funds with other clients.Holds a Fidelity Bond with Errors and Omissions Insurance.Member of the Federation of Exchange Accommodators and Better Business Bureau.Wire Transfer Security measures to counter wire fraud.Have a great day!