Now, I'm excited to turn this passion into a career, and any insights you can offer would be invaluable.I believe in the power of connection and collaboration, which is why I'd love to network and connect with others in the industry.

I'm also trying to find a copy because I'm a small landlord and I'd like to use a well-tested lease.

You certainly can 1031 exchange from CA to Hawaii, although the California Franchise Tax Board will make it a little more annoying by forcing you file a new form (Form 3840) each year after you sell...failure to file the form will result in taxes owed. 

If it was me, I'd go there in person and DEMAND my money back, especially if it was misrepresented and they did nothing they were supposed to do for you!

Slim I'm sure.So I'd take the other option.

I'd like to sell one of my rentals and put the proceeds into stocks instead, but if the tax hit is too high, I'd do a 1031 exchange.  

I'd recommend talking to a mortgage broker that specializes in non-QM loans including "2nd Home" vacation loans

I'd like to see how you'd structure the deal.

I'd Airbnb the 1st home & would do new construction on the 2nd lot.Am I able to bundle the purchase of both the house purchase and 2nd undeveloped parcel into one mortgage?

We are also in the CRE space, so I'd be happy to offer any advice I can.