I am looking to see if any companies are doing rehab and flips on a large scale.  I searched, and it doesn't appear anybody is doing this.  If you know of any please let me know.

Looking to network with anyone that is interested in trading ideas and information in Real Estate.

In general, you can deduct rents paid for property used in your trade or business and the 1099 will help substantiate the amount. 

15 years experience, having worked for a publicly traded REIT and Opportunity Fund.

I work in Financial Technology, managing the systems used to price, trade, and value financial products.  

I'm sure you'll get some input from some here who know more than I about these, but it's my understanding that you can't "trade down" with a 1031 exchange; the replacement property has to be at least equal in value to the relinquished property.

I haven't read it, but from all the content on BP and the podcasts, I expect it details some pretty solid strategies.If you credit is terrible but you have cash, you might need to spend some time networking and looking for a local investor who is willing to trade insight for hard work.

We can trade and compare information.

Then it doesn't matter what time to trade....

If you are looking for value add, then see how appreciation can be forced here if and only if properties in your area are trading at a 6 cap.