The very last part of my original question was whether I could transfer the 1031 status on this house that I'd want to move into to another rental I own?

You can also check their reviews online at Google, Facebook, or Yelp.

Feel free to join my facebook group for more chatter on MTR's.

When I google that company, I don't really get a company website, but rather books, Facebook groups, etc.  

I think many people and even investors can fall into the trap of raising their status of spending Every time they make a little bit more money.  

Even try nextdoor  examplehttps://nextdoor.com/pages/especially-for-you-general-contra...Or Facebook groups

Since your husband is a first-time homebuyer and eligible for conventional financing, you might be able to use his status to buy a single-family property, live in it for a bit, and then turn it into a rental down the line.

He has a free Facebook group, and is on YouTube and Instagram.

You can also check meetup.com or search facebook for real estate investment groups, clubs, or meetings in your area.

If you have the time to shop around, first look at your local consignment shops, nextdoor or facebook.