That's direction I'd advise exploring, not how to do it all yourself as an island, but as a facilitating power.

Read a few books on real estate investing to learn the power of leverage.

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I would say that 80% of the Building Inspectors I worked with over the years (in SoCal) were on a power trip.

We are talking high risk to the 4th+ power. 

But Im heavily lacking true mentorship to take me to my intended goal of reaching the financial independence community so I can continue to gain more of my freedom and time with loved ones!

They know what they are doing.The second picture we are using a powered trowel to smooth the surface. 

By improvements I mean that there is power, water and sewer/septic installed and working.

Here is the how I would explain it to a kindergartner:The true power of a 1031 exchange is the ability for an investor to meet their investment objectives without losing equity to taxation.With more money they can buy larger, multiple, or more productive properties.What is the alternative?

It's an incredibly powerful hack if you do meet the criteria.In other words, marry a real estate agent who's an RE Pro!