City planning had lots of insight and a 'bigger picture'.

My long term goal is to 1031 exchange a portfolio of residential investment properties (ideally all multiplexes, but probably some 1-2%/mo sfrs) into a larger commercial property, ideally 15+ units, with a much more hands off operation. with that in mind, would it be better for me to save up for a larger down payment and never live in my properties, only manage from within 50-75miles (my Dallas proper neighborhood is NOT in my current budget right now) or would it be okay to #HOUSEHACK my first one and then househack a second one in 18-24months, etc. anyone go down this path before that can offer some advice?

Maybe through a TIC or some other intermediary exchange?

Thanks for the insight

I understand what the standard down payment percentages are for jumbo loans for a given credit score, but does anyone have any insight or advice on who or what I should consider next?

Great insight!

Hey BP,I have just found a quadplex last night and I wanted to see what you all thought and if you had any insight into what I am trying to do.

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Wanted to sell but reuse profit from this house into another property using 1031 exchange.

As someone that is exploring the REI world this kind of insight helps with what to expect.