I'm sure some can predict what's going to happen (much like the stock market), but no one really knows for sure.  

Wagner used to work with an agent called Jean Gillen and I contacted them about some turnkey properties they were advertising. after some exchange of pleasantries I shared with her that I bought in Ocala in 2017 via another turnkey group and she went on to kinda talk very negatively about how poorly built these homes are.

A Carbon Stock Market.

Also, the fees plus being a forced buyer with a deadline on a 1031 exchange may negate the small tax savings.

Timing is key—catch a hot market or a great 1031 exchange opportunity.

I've done pretty well as a relatively novice investor in the stock market, just investing in S&P 500 tracking index funds.

And each former LP (now a tenant in common) can do a 1031 exchange on their portion. 

Keep in mind that accelerated depreciation increases recapture tax (taxed at up to 25%) upon sale, though this can be deferred with a 1031 exchange.

If it's not feasible due to circumstances I suppose I'll have to adjust my situation (find weekend job, move back to NJ with parents, move to a different state with, etc.)All responses are appreciated, and I am absolutely open to chatting on the phone by the way.My view on house hacking is it can be a great tool to buy a house you could not  otherwise afford, but it shouldn’t be a goal in it of itself if that makes sense and that’s not to discourage you from investing just there are alternatives such as the stock market. so I’d start by asking where you want to live, do you want to own a single family home or does it make more sense to rent in a more interesting neighborhood like Arlington, Alexandria, that’s gonna be a personal choice, Will your monthly payment actually be less than renting/how many people do you need to get in the house to afford that?

My immediate goal is to acquire our first property and spend the next two years mastering the basics of real estate investment. ( Refining the Go and No property search criteria/ Learning the value of taxes and avoiding them as much as possible/ 1031 exchanges) Depending on my wife’s career orders, we may remain in Baltimore for 1-2 years, but I’m also exploring opportunities in West Texas, Sierra Vista, AZ, and Houston, TX.