This, in and of itself, will allow you to market it and sell it for more.

In order to benefit from a 1031 exchange to defer my taxes will I need to convert my primary residence into a rental property and if I do, what's the minimum amount of time that I need in order to hold it as a rental to make sure it qualifies for a 1031 exchange?

Finally getting my profile up and running after investing in RE since 2016 and leaving my W2 in 2024.  

Very few sellers will consider creative financing in our area which is west coast.

Looking to buy a few 4-plexes in the next 1-2 years.

Again starting out seems like the harder part - especially if I've never done it before . aside from my own townhouse (In CT)  - That's the only property I own and have equity in .

When i clock that it takes me to a new page, asks me to log in or pay $99 for a packet.

As Jonathan said, attend some meet ups, we have quite a few here in Orlando.

Lender related: the house I live in was not lendable because it was missing a stove and had open shelving in the entire kitchen.  

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