Simple answer - learn a scripting language FAST and work on REAL WORLD problems.I created a course, Introduction to Real Estate Data Analytics, to help those who want to learn their market and get started in Python.

Also, some debt collection companies I think will just buy the debt from you but of course you will get a small portion.

That can get pretty expensive and you would need to have a lease clause that the pool is professionally maintained throughout the lease period and shut down for winter months if your climate requires that. 

As previous investor who acquired multiple investment properties through New Western prior to joining the brokerage & now acquiring for the company as a licensed realtor, I am thrilled to connect with other realtors & investors here on Bigger Pockets as myself.Off course if you’re looking to sell off any of your real estate investments or buy, I’m here to assist however I can!

This can get complicated and client will need to get professional help to navigate this.

Of course, I'm not promising you'll qualify for a 1031, but there's a slim ray of hope depending on the specifics of your situation (again, definitely contact a QI and ask).

You came to the right place, there are a ton of professionals on here!  

Did you work with any real estate professionals (agents, lenders, etc.) that you'd recommend to others?

Where I invested in Georgia everyone gets termite bonds(added cost) water heaters cost almost the same as they do here in California, rent growth is very slow (in the last 10 years here my rents have more than doubled), "qualified professionals" are harder to find.As others have stated I would definitely have a hefty reserve and be prepared to travel there periodically to put your eyes on things.

Did you work with any real estate professionals (agents, lenders, etc.) that you'd recommend to others?