I was thinking it would be nice to start a small network group and possibly exchange some deals!

I’ve personally helped folks navigate 1031 exchanges in Phoenix, rolling their gains from one property into something bigger and more strategically placed.

They explained that Fannie Mae (according to an exchange with their Servicing Portfolio Manager at Fannie Mae for a similar but not an exact loan) does not allow PMI removal for improvements already included in the original loan’s scope until after a two-year seasoning period

I am a new investor so I'm willing to put in time equity in exchange for knowledge and experience.

How about the currency exchange rate?

.- We have busy but well paying jobs and don't like to spend time in building sweat equity (BRRR, flip), so will take a slightly low maintenance approach and buy relatively newer properties in B class neighborhoods and use property management for day-to-day operations.Goal:- To get to $10K/month net profits with real-estate (today's currency) in 15 years when we plan to retire.

This will allow you to take advantage of the Section 121 exclusion and you could do a 1031 exchange into the new property.

I’ve done one 1031 exchange in 25 years, I own every other investment property I’ve purchase in 25 years.

The dollar-peso exchange rate benefited us with respect to fees, so we have some extra class A shares we can use as collateral. 

But the rules of the 1031 exchange will let you accomplish what you want without doing that too.