They are great if you need help navigating the selling process or if you just don't want the headache of dealing with showings, etc.3.)

Then essentially repeat the process.

There are several turnkey providers in town who can handle the process for you from top to bottom but you will give up some of the equity for the ease/reduced risk of the transaction.

Well done coming through the PR foreclosure purchase process! 

The process sounds complex and time consuming, and can someone leverage the time for something that's more rewarding?

We don't mind the work, and already have a process/checklist down. 

I’m in the process of getting a property from Zach and still a little concerned as this will be my first investment property.

I know the capital gains tax on investments shorter than 1 year have at least 35%+ tax.I try to tell people to beat the tax with volume, the 1031 exchange program can be a pain with their guidelines and process. 

We worked with an investor-focused realtor and went through the usual processes for putting in an offer.

Buying real estate is highly emotional.