You might make less, but you cut a lot of costs, make the 1031 exchange easy and maybe worthwhile. 

Easy sign up for a sole proprietor.I think new flippers are consumers & don't understand a business mindset.

The process is easy:1) You’ll receive a disarmingly simple one-inch-thick three-ring binder containing your plan documents.

Yes, it isn’t easy to find a good LTR because there is little offer.

Common problem, no easy answer:(We try to allow our owner clients to arrange their own maintenance, but have learned the hard way there MUST be limitations:1) They can't hire our people!

She was a fantastic tenant—always paid on time, easy to work with, and took good care of the property overall.

HI @Ananth SubramanianI have not been in your shoes but have read others that have and from what it sounds like getting the judgement is the easy part and physically collecting the $$ from the tenants is the hardest most impossible part.

His team was easy to work with while being thorough and responsive.

This allows you to access funds while keeping your existing mortgages intact.Second Mortgage: Explore lenders who offer second-position loans on investment properties, though rates will be higher.Cash-Out HELOC : While traditional banks often restrict HELOCs on non-owner-occupied properties, some portfolio or private lenders may offer HELOCs for investors.With $15-20K in liquid funds, look for deals where you can negotiate terms:Seller Financing: Negotiate lower down payments or interest-only periods.Subject-To Financing: Assume the seller’s existing mortgage while covering the down payment.Lease-to-Own: Lock in the purchase price while using rental income to build equity.

@Alex Washburn makes really good points - the process is definitely not easy.