I remember back in my college days when my classmates where paying several hundred dollars extra to live in some hundred year old building in Midtown just so they could be close to all the action… meanwhile I’m paying way less and living in a gated community with a pool.

These aren't deal killing delays but remember that you've probably got an impatient seller or two who don't care that your 1031 is delaying them.1.

I identified Real Estate as a great investment vehicle to establish and grow intergenerational wealth.I have gone to seminars in NYC, read a few books, and listened to multiple podcast about real estate investing as well.  

In theory if it's a fit then you can grow with them.

You can share the costs incurred if so remember to account for your time. 

Your highest cash flow is today and it will only be reduced as your equity grows. 

Properties in Norkirk, Clyde Hill, Bothell, Woodinville they’re growing double digits!

But overall its a slow climb I believe, networking and growing and learning. 

I remember that there were a few experienced investors in the class when I took it and I wish I had paid more attention to them.  

Remember, a big part of finding the RIGHT tenant is saying no the WRONG tenants.