Depending on your loan it might only work in the STR game.HOA’s normally do not allow in the Oceanside area but if you get on the beach then they do with restrictions.If you want a personal consult let me know.I have a team here in Oceanside, Carlsbad.

Also, which choice is better for you highly depends on what your real estate goals are and the experience level & skillset of the specific agent.Traditional agent and Redfin Agent could essentially be the same thing in many cases.

Additionally, lenders may require a release price (a specific amount to pay down the loan) for each property sold, which can complicate the strategy.It’s worth discussing these details with a trusted lender or mortgage broker to ensure the plan aligns with the loan’s terms.

➡️Develop a strong team and business structure.

But before I even get into identifying specific properties, I need to first get smarter about some of the other things I put in my post. 

Specifically I could add a French door to a room to make it a bedroom.

Networking, local meetups, door knocking, mailers, wholesalers, online forums specific to your area of interest.  

However, weighing your options and performing due diligence carefully based on your specific circumstances, the property's potential, and your long-term goals.

What matters more is how easy can you get there, how often will you be there to learn, how good is your team. 

There is no specific IRS-mandated minimum holding period for a property acquired through a 1031 exchange before you can retitle it, that's why it's hard to find an answer.