The 1031 is no problem.Ferreting out the motivations and opportunities might be a little more interesting. 

Once you get income coming in then your time becomes more valuable at which point mentoring or coaching can be worth it.Side note, the more you network the more opportunity you have to learn and or get refferals.

Hello,I'm in my late 20's and live in British Columbia, Canada, and for the past couple of weeks I have seriously been thinking of buying my first home. I only have about $60000 CAD in cash and the house I want is app...

This is just one option before outsourcing to other investors for a cash on cash return on their money with this investment opportunity.

Richmond and East Oakland provide opportunities for investors who have an appetite for low-income, high crime areas.

I started a journey back in 2015 towards financial freedom with a goal of acquiring 50 units in 3 years time, and yesterday I was able to acquire a 19 unit value add apartment building in Berwyn with my partner @Scott Skinger With the 19 unit acquisition, I have gone from 0 to 52 units in just over 3 years time.Not only have I reached my personal goal of topping 50 units, but I also get an opportunity to re position a desirable asset in a growing neighborhood.

Don't forget opportunity cost of what you can be doing with that $150 per month.

This could be a good opportunity, just don't sell yourself short. 

The credit card balance might be something he would want to tackle as the interest rate is 19% but again, if he pursues a property it's something he will have to consider as an opportunity cost. 

Be careful here; as entrepreneurs we all suffer from the fact we see opportunity on every corner.