When it's time for me to take ownership of these properties, would it be best for me to 1031 exchange them into a bigger multifamily commercial property or should I keep them for some time, to gain experience as a residential investor?

And use my labor to build housing in order to rent it out and get a return, the government has NO MORAL RIGHT to dictate how much me and another free human decide what the rent for housing exchange will be.It's a disgusting immoral activity by a bunch of authoritarian pigs who think we're slaves to the government.  

I have only been buying one property a year though this year I am doing a 1031 exchange so I will likely buy more.In terms of financing, I still have the ability to get 4 more conventional mortgages since I only have 6.

I am always trying to stretch my dollars, but could see with a 1035 exchange where this may make sense. 

Also—if there are any other investors in the Orange County area that would like to exchange ideas about strategies or just chat about the market, I'm open to connecting over Zoom! 

Offer to work for them for free for 2-3 months in exchange for education.Total cost for hiring some Pros and schmoozing some real life successes should be under $1,000. 

Hey BP,I am curious about the specifics on a 1031 exchange.

What is the fair amount that should be credited back to the partnership in exchange for the benefit of living in the house? 

Of course nothing is for free, but if there are any house flippers or renovators in the Southeast Texas area who needs another pair of hands in exchange for teaching me what they know, i.e. budgeting, costs, style and renovation.A little about myself, I am a father of four living just outside of Port Arthur.

Could you fund someone else's flip at a below market rate in exchange for being side by side with the investor?