We grew them in an environment where nothing required to be earned, everything was given simply for having wanted it.

You cannot have a contract that simply states "install high-quality countertops" without specifying the quantity, location, type, or style.

If you simply go to your meetups and let folks know your a private lender you can sift through the deals and cherry pick them.

Financial freedom goes beyond simply replacing your current income—it's about sustaining your lifestyle for life.

I simply recommended the seller finance structure based on the current market rates to make it easier to sell since he has better rates than can be gained financing traditionally.

The lenders simply are not interested in financing a deal where the buyer has such a small amount of skin in the game.If you don't mind, can you touch on how you were able to obtain the type of financing structure that allowed for a seller-held 2nd mortgage? 

You don’t even have to attend some conferences, some will publish a list of their speakers and/or attendees and you could simply reach out directly after researching their firms online.

Meanwhile, a regular 1031 can be less complicated to manage if your main focus is simply deferring gains.Considering how property values and financing rates have shifted these past months.. do you think an OZF might be a better strategic move than a 1031 in your situation?

Zero.Seems you're simply converting 21k to a Roth as opposed to 50k.

You simply get a discount on this purchase, equal to your tax rate/bracket.