Understand Local Laws:Familiarize yourself with local landlord-tenant laws to ensure you comply with all regulations.

Sometimes the first call is all you get so until you understand what you are dealing with on the other end of that phone, with this list, you can't coach them to do the best calls for you.

FOLLOW THE K.I.S.S method plan (keep it simple and stupid).Find and hire a real estate agent that understands multiple investment strategiesGet pre-approved - see what options you havebased on your pre approved price - identify an area you want to invest in that you can affordLeverage the agent to : bring you properties, assist in pulling comparables (you should know your comparables of the area you are looking in, this is for a second opinion) review and confirm your estimated rental income, assist you with acquiring the property, and have a list of resources you could use; contractors etc.Looks at properties and make offers that work for YOU.Also,Do not pull your IRA money out, leave it there and let it grow - leverage this to meet your lenders reserve requirements.Buy Multi family to holdBuy single family to fix and flip and produce more income to buy more multi families.

@Gabe Capoferri,Communicate to them directly that you understand 1031 and want to make this easier and more flexible for them.

@Austin JonesI know a bunch of solid CPAs in the San Diego area if you're interested in some references. 

These are solid C Class areas and, for me, not that difficult to manage.I suppose if you compare it to A and B Class areas in many other markets it's more difficult...

What is the best way to find lenders with solid reviews since I am not allowed to ask here directly?

With social media, or any other type of marketing you need to understand VRIN scores: V stands for value.

I think the post does a great job in highlighting some of the many reasons Indiana is a real estate investment hotbed.Read the Full Blog Post Here: biggerpockets.com/blog/landlord-friendly-statesWhether you're just starting out or looking to diversify your portfolio, understanding which states are most landlord-friendly can give you a strategic advantage.

Kory, so if I understand, create trace from HELOC distributions and tie to airbnb activity via receipts or documented transactions for that activity.Example: bought land with HELOC - show date, purchase price, location, account for other HELOC proceeds in similar fashion?