Many do things so wrong they have to sell for top dollar to make any money..sometime deals wnt go fast investors sitting In the wing waiting, they dnt like that.

If you want scale, you will eventually move into the larger units, but there is nothing wrong with getting started in the 2-4 unit space. 

@Jacob Robles assuming you can afford it there is nothing wrong with your plan. 

I could be wrong but that's how I connect the dots on financial markets.  

Those naysayers were clearly wrong.

If you're going to list the finished home with him, he should do it at no cost.There's more than meets the eye to running good comps and if you get it wrong, it can be a disaster, so I think it's worth getting it done right.

Account Closed told you I’ve been doing it wrong for decades.  

I'm thinking about pushing the soil back, and simply exposing the lower floor. 

If so that number is still wrong.

Hmmm well the intent of a 1031 has to be into another investment property...I'd worry this may fall more into a gray area if its being entered into, already technically lined up to be sold but I could be wrong.