On a positive, 1031X transactions (provided the contingent transaction closes) are generally reliable for sellers.Buyers and brokers will want to note how the contract is written (LLC vs individual) and if necessary align a lender that can close in the appropriate entity. 

I figured it should count as a SFR, but sometimes laws don't align with common sense...Luckily there is no rental cap.

Despite having a credit score over 700, local banks require a consistent income of $10,000 per month for the past two years, which doesn't align with my variable income as a business owner.

As @Claudio Salvatorelli says, increasing cash flow and appreciation are aligned, not separate.  

Just be clear on the role and responsibilities you want the VA to fill and make sure their skills and personality align with those tasks.

When you find someone whose values align with yours and who has a business model you want to emulate, that's when I'd start asking about the weak spots in their processes so you can figure out where you can jump in to provide value.

A good mentorship program will expose you to a variety of strategies, allowing you to choose what aligns best with your goals and market conditions.2.

To someone else, it may not be the most financially optimized but it aligns with my life goals and helps me sleep better at night.

Invest IRA money into a syndication: This does not align with the HELOC question, but IRA money can be invested.

The negotiation process involved a detailed analysis of the property's potential value post-renovation, which allowed me to present a compelling offer that was both attractive to the seller and aligned with my investment strategy.