So, we contemplated charging more for our properties.

So I was just contemplating other avenues than pure cash buyers, so that I can still wholesale the thing and make both me and the buyer some money.

And, I would certainly be trying to completely talk you out of contemplating the upside down property! 

I am seriously contemplating exchanging a property in CA to several properties out of state (for better cashflow) I guess my question is...what is the point in doing 1031 if you're gonna have to pay the CG?

They have started chasing me again in the last several months, so being hungry for more deals, was contemplating that as an option. 

If you are contemplating a 30k program to learn REI I believe your problem is not a lack of knowledge, but fear of taking action. 

I was contemplating if I should buy a MFH first OR buy a SFH.

Following is Moe telling the local TV station what good he's going to do.https://wtvr.com/2017/10/23/u-s-marine-working-to-help-local-veterans-find-homes/I want to caution anyone who is contemplating lending money to real estate Entrepreneur’s.

I've contemplated waiting the market out this year, but we have been considering new construction.

To your second point, I was  contemplating buying in another state because having a remote job, I am location- flexible.