Move to an area with higher population (with hopefully more opportunities)  buy a house and start my business with say, $60k-$80k less. 

Louis, MO: Affordable, but research neighborhoods carefully.Richmond, VA: Growing, with a strong job market.Louisville, KY: Affordable, with gentrification potential.

Alrighty, lots of info coming, once I start I can't be stopped!

And you've started at a great place here in these forums.From the 1031 perspective, however, there isn't any difference at all. 

They started off in the one-off single family home modular designs but in the recent years have acquired facilities across the US to really ramp up supply to meet the demand of the market especially here in LA for developers looking to big large affordable multifamily housing.

I asked a dozen times for someone to just walk me through 1 deal from start to close for a $15k product you would assume that a couple hours of one-on-one time would be included but it's not.

I just started to look at HELOC's, and don't think it'll be worth it to refinance because my low interest rate.

I always strongly suggest they have this.What you need to have is: Landlord Liability insurance from your tenant.

What tips have you guys been using as starters to start with peace of mind on your asset protection journey?

Now, every deal isn't a deal, so it starts with how you purchase and what your long term goals are.