Too many people from California moving here (estimated 80k per year) and they are willing to pay more and get nicer homes.

Wholesale deal, it was extremely fast paced and had to move quickly on securing the HML and acquiring the funds needed to close.

I only recommend selling when you can invest in something else that produces a greater return or move closer to your goals. 

Yes that is probably a smart move. 

We see CRTs as an end game for some investors who have already competed one or several 1031s. 

I'll try to make this short and clear, but there are a lot of moving pieces. 

Honestly, if you are going the fanny/freddie route, I think you have to close in 'your' name and then you can move it to an LLC.

Being new to this biz, there is a lot of fear and trepidations associated with the "right" deal and a network of lenders, agents, contractors you can trust.My strategy at this point is 1, put my money to work for me, move my money into a real estate/ self directed IRA and then work into the fix and flip side of the business. 

CO is definitely moving in the wrong direction in my view with many policies.This is another reason why I am more hesitant on STRs than some of the big cheerleaders out there.STR laws change rapidly, and unpredictable politics can make or break a business.

In that event you could sell the real estate and move to stocks without a tax hit.