I don't see it being a game stopper.If the market is telling you that a different geography and. product is the way to go then the 1031 is the tool to get you there without losing a lot of that hard earned gain to taxes.

Last week we practiced underwriting 3 different kinds of deals together, often we're going over goals, or spit balling ideas.

The "two year rule" that you're referencing applies to difference circumstances that yours -- namely when you are doing a 1031 exchange with a related party. 

Our internal team is there to help you review rehab bids, inspection reports, analyze different exit strategies based on your updated numbers throughout the project, and help you work with different lenders and insurance agents that we refer you to.

You don’t need to make many changes other than filing your taxes differently and just budgeting differently due to the lack of one W2 income. 

The forum is a great place to meet different community members and search for posts with similar questions you may have.

Im a very vanilla investor, and not well versed in different finance options but it seems like an acceptable, but not ideal, option for getting your foot in the door with low initial funds/experience and very little effort.

., There are some differences in a few instances. 

100%- most businesses lose money first two years, sometimes RE investing is no different.

I see different answers when I try to find more about that.