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.

Take that for what its worth; but it could be a good sign folks are discussing/contemplating. - Mike

Fixed it up and it is now worth $140,000I have been contemplating getting in the real estate business for rentals. 

I've been contemplating on wether to do a flip initially so I can build some capital.