You're in the right place! 

NY based investor looking to get a vacation home in Florida (tale as old as time, right?)

No W-2, but you're right that carrying a W-2 makes this more difficult, for sure. 

So I was left with 2 investments and nothing for my 1031.

We're also only in our 20's, and I don't say this to brag, just to express to you that it IS possible to actually do big deals in the multifamily space if you're willing to work and if you invest in the right network/mentorship. https://thinkmultifamily.com/d...Hope this helps!

Especially for parents who need to cook and don’t want to feel left out, while also making sure that their toddler isn’t running around with a butter knife and trying to stick it in electrical sockets.

STR can be more profitable if you set it up right with your pricing and have a balance of making your place look nice, while not spending too much on your setup.

So she left.The nurse left on a Friday I had another nurse in there on Monday.

The other lesson I learned is that the right fit for me in this investing process is to long term hold the properties I purchase, rather than flip them, unless market conditions are so good that flipping makes sense.Did you work with any real estate professionals (agents, lenders, etc.) that you'd recommend to others?

In this case there is tremendous "damage" to walls beyond wear and tear.