Anyone specialize in aiding high net worth individuals to exponentially increase their worth using real estate?

We helped friends/clients purchase a business that changed their lives and we started doing a podcast talking about aspects of business that are missed, mostly the small items so new entrepreneurs get exposed to those parts, but we have been so busy with our own businesses that we had to put it on the back burner for now, after about 8 months. 

BiggerPockets is an invaluable resource for learning from experienced investors, accessing valuable insights, and networking with like-minded individuals.

And, while I can't speak to Gulf Shores or the panhandle specifically, I know a number of friends that bought a property assuming Airbnb/STR would be the saving grace, to be out of the business within 18 months because they could never push rents because they had an ordinary product competing in a sea of ordinary product. 

An investor friendly agent can do all sorts of helpful things, like setting you up with a search for properties or connecting you with folks who have recently done deals like the ones you want to do. 6) Consider analyzing a deal or two in your local market, just for practice, with a free use of our Rental Property Calculator (or other calculators).

Find a good investor-friendly real estate agent, formulate a plan for the first one, see some homes, run some numbers and then buy. 

Both Caroline and Kip set me up with their SBA loan friends.

If you want to keep the property but reinvest the accumulated equity, that could be a wise choice.Ultimately, the decision to use a 1031 exchange or refinance and take out equity depends on your individual circumstances and investment goals.1031 Exchange 45-Day Identification Period ConsiderationThe identification period for the replacement property is 45 days.

Examples - owner occupied loans for house hackers, specific market knowledge (ie - friend of mine that ice fishes and bought a short term rental cabin in an ice fishing spot that you and I would never know of), ability to do renovation on your own or cheap, contacts with local companies or organizations that would be a tenant source for mid term rentals, ways to source off market deals, etc.Whatever it is, figure that out and get started.

Unfortunately an individual cannot do that and when you seller finance you pay more in taxes on the income than you would a normal investment.