If that's true, then what benefit does the property loss from the previous years even provide (if you can just avoid capital gain by buying another house immeditately)?

Is he providing money?

Take a policy loan against the cash value (5-6% current loan rates) in advance of the auction so cash is on-hand, purchase real estate, execute business plan on home, repay policy loan, and repeat. 

Can anyone that has worked with Citrona please provide some first-hand experience?

We will provide detailed reports of the properties for you to review, and then we follow through with the repairs or renovations you decide are needed.  

It's generally advisable to have a guarantor in such lease agreements, as it provides an additional layer of security.

I'm looking into investing in areas that would provide positive cash flow and/or appreciation. 

Question: We have two CALIF. condos (PGA West La Quinta & Lake Arrowhead), each earning $30K ann. as STR’s, w/3% loans, our son pays for one condo.

Look into their marketing efforts, tenant screening processes, and response times.Service Audit: Conduct an audit of the services provided by Ace Management and Reality to ensure they are actively marketing your properties and maintaining tenant relations effectively.4.

Quote from @Joshua Lee: I've read about house hacking the BRRRR method, FHA loans, etc..