The key is to interview your PM and make sure whoever your direct PM will be is on-point. 

Anyone that could point me in the right direction or give any advice I’d love to hear, thanks!

You could even try reaching out directly to local agents or small real estate firms.

Our community is actively identifying and investing in off-market deals, sharing the cost of virtual assistants and direct mail, sponsoring deals, investing our own capital, and having multiple group calls and webinars every week with institutional analysts, real estate and SEC attorneys, regional banks, private lenders, and other experts specifically to discuss and analyze deals within the community.

Quote from @Jonathan Klemm: Sounds like you are no doubt heading in the right direction @Jason B.!  

@Kyle Carter You cannot directly use a 1031 exchange to purchase a primary residence, as the IRS mandates that the replacement property must be used for investment or business purposes.

have strong desire to venture in real estate and have read books about real estate and the book I'm currently reading directed me to get more insights from here!

It will allow you to roll existing retirement funds into the 401k (save Roth IRA) and self direct those funds.  

.- Large remodels or construction projects (Live in Flip) can be self-managed, worked on directly, and the value add, after 2 years, is largely tax free up to certain limits. - Many areas around the country allow for ADU Construction - house-hackers enjoy similar benefits to remodeling projects by being naturally on-site for ADU construction. 

Go direct to seller, learn to source your own deals and you will be successful