He bought the property pre COVID, so his cash flow is definitely going to be different than what mine will be.The question I'm wondering if its a good idea and if the numbers make sense.Purchase Price: $100,000Down payment: $20,000 (20%)Current cashflow: $900Property manager: $90 (10%)His expense for 12 months was only $1,430 (inspections, repairs, management, eviction services). 

If he really wants to "roll up his sleeves", he can scout properties in your community (or on the internet) and get paid a "commission" if he finds one of your investor-friends in Omaha to buy it (aka, acquisition fee/finder's fee).

You could roll an estimate for utilities in with the rent to make it easy, or charge each month which takes a little more time/effort. 

Since 1031 is tax deferral, I assume the gain is calculated with the likely substantially lower basis from the pre 1031 property acquisition + additional cost over the years.And yes, recapture all depreciation ( on both prop before and after 1031) make sense.

I didn't know if it was easy to close a SDIRA and roll it back over to a traditional or not if my investment pipeline runs dry.Thanks

New construction is a fraction of what it was pre-covid even. 

., the latest "guru" lawyer just rolled through town convincing the tin-foil-hat crowd that everyone is coming after them, and they need to pay him to arrange privacy and asset protection.

That's how it rolls, and 2) if you do NOT give information (please do not!)

This of course depends on your starting bank roll - but if its like mine (under 100k) - Im trying to put as little as possible into it on top of initial equity and fees.this will likely chew a big hole in your ROI  (now if you are looking to improve value with a cash out refi or a great prospect comes along that needs combo new plumbing, roof, windows, foundation repair, etc - well just make sure you know what youre getting into and/or have a good contractor and finger on the pulse of the market when estimating the ARV YOURSELF - couple missed items and you risk having a bad first investment and not doing it again).    7) dont be scared be ambitious ( i should heed my own advice sometimes) 8) define numbers goals within your target areas.  

If you think you're just going to go in and fix some drywall and resell a house in 60 days in neighborhoods that were battered by the storm for an ARV based on pre-storm sales, you are in for a rude awakening.