However, if you put the money on the next project with a 1031 trade deal in a timely manner, the amount can defer as a long-term gain.

If it is present, it would likely be cheaper to go over the plaster with 1/4” drywall than abate.

You can be farming the areas for both and take advantage of the best opportunity that presents itself.   

And our monthly meeting on the 2nd Tuesday of the month is still virtual and a great place to connect (it's more than just a speaker presentation, we talk with quite a few people and have speed networking.

At present, I have been investing for 5+ years.

I submitted this along with proof of funds and was met with a call after the contractual offer date expired that the seller's realtor talked to the other buyer who had proof of funds but for us to purchase the property we would have to up the offer and remove the continuation clause because the other buyer doesn't have a realtor so the buyer fee is not present and it is better to go with the other seller. 

Also, I've heard Michael Harris present though I've never used him.

Be diligent, do as he asks, and when you have the chance to present an improvement, try to frame it as if it was his idea.

I pay my bills and feed my family through real estate, but being involved in faith based work I feel like a person has to be more cautious in presenting themselves as a big-time money bag.

It was a birthday present.