There is some complaints about the smell but that is fairly typical for memory foam when they are first opened up.Others have said you really have to wait at least 72 hours for it to fully expand before using or putting anything on it.EDIT - This is a special buy and has 2 days and 14 hours before it expires. 7% have been claimed so far.

Is buying at a 5% cap rate today conservative, or is it an 8% cap rate?  

Ideally, targeting properties conducive to the BRRRR (Buy, Rehab, Rent, Refinance, Repeat) method can optimize returns, although such opportunities may require thorough market exploration.Should you require further assistance in evaluating potential investments to align with your business strategy, I am available to offer guidance.

Yes, you can buy a STVR in your retirement plan.

Usually wholesaling works best as a side venture while buy/hold is the main focus.

Could you buy another house hack instead? 

If you are confident you can re-rent it within a certain time frame, you might offer to let her buy out of her lease.

This gives you the financial resources to buy your next property or two.  

Many know local dealers and I'd much rather buy from them whenever possible.

If I sell a single family house for $1 million which has a mortgage of $100k, can I do the following: I buy a single family house property using 1031 exchange for $1 million and get a mortgage of $700k .