I am still building the business and trying to grow it but if helps any decision making, so far YTD for 2018 I have earned 55k paid as 1099 SE.Can I get some suggestions on what I should do given my scenario?

As a general strategy, is it poor form to throw in a low ball offer or place an offer with the intention of finding something wrong that will allow you to retrade the deal (i know this is questionable)?

I kind of know that you need to get your first deal done but do not let your emotion make the decision. 

My decision for this is based on the knowledge I could gain while earning money at the same time that I would use towards investing.

Never allow emotions to enter into any business decisions. 

My advice to clients is to not let taxes control their life decisions. 

Since you plan on being here long-term, the best way to beat the cycle is to buy a home with a long-term strategy, where the monthly cost is affordable (never stretch yourself to be "house poor").

However, I just purchased another property for myself and finance to reside in with no intention of renting that one out, needless to say these ventures have left me liquid cash poor at moment.

Have you experienced a situation like this, and what decision did you make.

.- What ended up happening with your 1031 and trust decisions?