While no one can predict what the market will do in the future since I have started purchasing long term rentals rents have only gone up which has allowed my cashflow to continue to grow. 

Yes, I am talking with an attorney tomorrow as there are a lot of pieces here.

I have a good team helping me, I have a good system, I’m confident in my ability to talk to sellers because I’m a real estate agent and just am nervous that I should be trying to reach more people.

.- I am aware of my 1031 options should I want to sell and defer taxes beyond that 3-year date (and would need to continue to do so until death if I wanted to avoid those taxes instead of just defer them). - I believe the current rental situation I have is better than the property warrants.

Please connect with me and we can talk!

(And then any state implications)Given this isn't pennies we're talking about- working with a qualified professional to help mitigate the tax would be your best bet. 

Nice situation where talking to a neighbor resulted in the purchase of a house! 

If you're pretty smart with this stuff, I think can definitely make sense for you two to talk with a tax planner.

Based on the continuing research, wholesaling property wouldn't be the right strategy. 

I notice that you mention two different states when you are talking about house hacking.