Of course you can always circumvent these by doing a 1099 exchange - but thats only if Congress hasn't revoked that program which very well may happen.There are lots of factors to consider, but those are the two I would focus on.

In this instance you may have to own the property as uneven percentages and then set up a separate management entity where the membership is tilted your way so balance things out.

However I also think you can be a great investor without becoming an agent.We do have a free online licensing training program now with my broker. 

We also do not have the 1031 program in canada.

As for the programs, maybe you can reach out to them to see if they can help.

I do not get any money from TurboTenant, nor am I an owner or investor in the company.They have a referral program where they will send me a $25 home depot gift card for a referral - you don't have to use the referral codeStessaStessa is a website that I use to track all my expenses.It is another free site and you can pull reportsYou even can upload receipts.Roofstock recently purchased StessaCompletely freeZillow Rental ManagerI use this to collect rent.Free for the landlordTenant only pays a fee if they use a credit card to pay rent.

It is clear my strategy is to put very little down (through owner occupancy and down payment assistance programs).

He has an interesting program on his website (JoshMarti.com) that I am looking into.

Join a group coaching program or mastermind.

Many banks offer financing through government programs (i.e.