Being close to Redstone seems like a good choice for area. 

Such plans are purely an IRA configured differently, so as to have more investment choices beyond the stock market. 

I am interested in using this deal as a springboard to get into larger deals.

Theoretically, this means improved real estate marketing performance and ROI.CurationCuration remains a popular trend, though its value may be suffering due to larger trends, and the obvious need for originality.CrowdfundingNot only is technology creating more efficiency in mortgage lending, it is spawning new financing models altogether.

@Chris Mason why are brokers a better choice?

I've been trying to rap my head around this but I keep getting confused at the fact I just ended up with a new larger loan than when I began. 

If you can time the sales right you can sell all three to different buyers which will maximize your selling price but still combine them into one or fewer larger assets if you like.

I really like the concept of being able to utilize 1031 to defer my very substantial SFR gains by reinvesting in fractionalized property interests managed by DSTs in larger Multi Family and Commercial properties.

Everyone loves Other People's Money (OPM), and getting a company match certainly counts.Are you happy with the investment choices available to you?  

So with $50k I would start by putting that into a solid 2-4 unit small multi family deal and as your investment grows overtime, gradually work your way up to larger multifamily deals such as a 12-24 unit.