Unfortunately most lack the balance sheet to obtain favorable financing, can't afford to put any skin in the game and fail to make a compelling reason for why the investment makes sense or to justify the structure they are seeking.

Financial freedom goes beyond simply replacing your current income—it's about sustaining your lifestyle for life.

If lenders reject a HELOC due to lack of W2 income, explore DSCR loans, private lenders, or partnerships to fund new investments while retaining your current property.

While Im not currently seeking distributions (we are in series B shares - those that participate in the upside and "may" accrue), they have made distributions and we are simply building another cash reserve.

You don’t even have to attend some conferences, some will publish a list of their speakers and/or attendees and you could simply reach out directly after researching their firms online.

Zero.Seems you're simply converting 21k to a Roth as opposed to 50k.

Landlords can enter a tenant's property for a variety of reasons, including: Making repairs or replacements Responding to a tenant's request Removing unauthorized window coverings Preventing waste of utilities Changing filters, testing, or replacing smoke detector batteries Inspections Helping with an emergency inside the unit Posting a notice of eviction"Research your state laws because some of your comments indicate a lack of understanding of the landlord/tenant laws where you are operating (like threatening the tenants to keep the security deposit if they don't respond to you, I doubt that is actually a valid reason to keep their deposit, or evicting for late payments, or charging the tenants for your warranty repairs because you missed your 11 month inspection window which was your responsibility, and it looks like your lease says you can charge up to 18% interest for unpaid fees, is that actually legal?).

Some of these investors in the neighbor also might be able simply to pay cash. 

You simply get a discount on this purchase, equal to your tax rate/bracket.

Meanwhile, a regular 1031 can be less complicated to manage if your main focus is simply deferring gains.Considering how property values and financing rates have shifted these past months.. do you think an OZF might be a better strategic move than a 1031 in your situation?