I'm aware of the challenges and I am welcoming to them in exchange for the experience of helping sellers solve whatever problem that they might have.

I'm considering selling my rental property in Atlanta to buy additional properties in the Pittsburgh PA area (using 1031 Exchange). 

Especially with the favorable tax incentives offered to buy and hold real estate vs the ordinary income tax you'll pay on private lending.A 1031 exchange would allow you to indefinitely defer all of the capital gains tax you would have to pay, and instead use it to purchase better performing property/properties.

Much of this type of business simply comes from portfolio management, tweaking a portfolio by one entity releasing inventory and acquiring more, it increases the yield by conducting exchanges over having a note sit there paying to maturity.

Rent exchanged for work is usually a slippery slope in the future.  

It would also help if you bring a solid deal to the table in exchange for the learning experience.

I own a business brokerage firm, Stratton Business Brokers, and am a commercial real estate agent at Commercial Market Exchange.

No more frantic late-night calls or worrying about key exchanges—just smooth, hassle-free arrivals.Avoiding Double-Booking Nightmares: Double bookings can ruin a guest's stay and hurt reviews.

Utilize a 1031 Exchange: Under IRS Code Section 1031, you can defer capital gains taxes by reinvesting the proceeds from the sale into a similar “like-kind” property.

Could I 1031 exchange on the sale of the quick resale of the foreclosure to buy other investments or would I be excluded from the 1031 exchange as a "dealer"?