I'm curious, have you identified a strategy for your future rental?

Be in your future mind and realize how important it is to identify the range of specialist that you will need for the life of those assets.  

Know of an efficient way to identify hard money lenders that will solely focus on an 80K loan against a property purchased at $256K with me bringing the rest of money to the closing table?

You can identify this segment by interviewing multiple property managers.

Moisture in ceiling; subfloor damage.Moisture in ceiling; staining and previous repairs.Moisture in baseboard and floor.Moisture in ceiling; staining.Moisture in ceiling.Roof replacement; address moisture and leaks.Exterior inspection; identify and fix moisture sources.Fix moisture damage.Electrical system overhaul; ensure safety and compliance.Temporary housing costs for tenants during repairs.

Or is 1031 not even required to keep tracing - like if I don't identify a replacement within 45 days? 

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I reviewed a handful of additional calls and came to the realization that we have some work to do on our end.Our ultimate goal is to identify folks out there who have what it takes to be a success in the land development industry and help them achieve their goals.

And that doesn't include other expenses.So the traditional SFH route may work eventually including appreciation and other factors, but probably not in 10 years because you need to refi and purchase other houses to make this angle work.Buying a 2/1 somewhere and living on one side is another option, as is renting both sides, but you'd have to identify an area where you can afford a duplex.

Wholesalers and RE agents have a very similar goal: Identify homeowners who are looking to sell their property.In my opinion, agents can service a wider range of potential clients when compared to wholesalers.