Read as many RE books as you can get your hands on.

I am always happy to give you a 100% free consult IF you decide to do a 1031.  

The large scale BRRR can be tricky, but having a JV from the start will help.My clients down in GA are doing well with a BRRR centered strategy, but focused on one, or both of these things to cash flow quickly:1) 2-4 unit properties2) Section 8In most lending circles, your 2-4 units are going to be classified in the same category as a SFH, so to rehab a hand full of those, you don't take the same kind of rate hit as the 5+ unit properties, but you also don't have the same kind of "experience" issues as you do with larger developments.

Feel free to reach out anytime!  

Im a new wholesaler and ive got my eye on a sfr thats listed for 265k free and clear owner, the whole inside is gutted so all it needs is appliances tiling/carpet, countertops etc... outside is mint and updated already.

I'm moving out of state for work and really need the flexibility of being hands off without losing the opportunity to make changes. 

my recommendation is you negotiate the best terms you can get but recognize that the tenants have the upper hand.

Feel free to DM me if you need more clarity. 

I was hoping to cash out refinance and come out with around $800k cash on hand post principal repayment.

Look for a professional property manager and hand it over to them.