As a result, this isn’t the kind of market that attracts top-tier PM talent.Your best solution might be to either:1.Take on self-management if possible (and if you’re willing to put in the time/effort).2.Find an individual you can trust to handle these properties, set up very specific instructions and processes, micro-manage them initially to ensure standards are met, and compensate them well to make it worth their while.This approach requires more oversight on your part but can yield better results in markets like this.

@Dave Foster is a great resource on 1031 exchanges. 

How would you recommend, or what resources would you refer for us to properly figure out how we spend our time and appropriately get compensated for it?

- Are there any resources / you tube vidoes/ or additional BP Videos I should be looking at- If anyone is so kind, would anyone be able to give me a tutoring lesson for any hour, and if so, I am willing to throw a little money for their time.

From the public website,The BetterLife Tribe program offers everything you need to achieve real estate success:Monthly Calls with Brandon Turner and top real estate experts, providing you with insider knowledge and strategies.1-on-1 Personalized Coaching to tailor a growth plan specific to your goals and challenges.Access to the reiOS System of Success, the exact operating system Brandon used to scale Open Door Capital to over $1B in assets.World-Class Real Estate Education and Tools that equip you with the skills to dominate any market.A Thriving Network of 1,000+ Active Investors ready to support, inspire, and challenge you on your journey.Seems like a great program like many do in the marketing materials

Limited labor and resources : Unlike the catastrophic fires in Lahaina Hawaii there are significant resources in Los Angeles to contribute to recover, but quality contractors, tradesman, plumbers, electricians and laborers have long been in short supply.

Here's my free resource; https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1qCD_XIgmg-2BGGzsDbWq...

Go to BUILD YOUR TEAM at the top of the screen and look for local investors or meetups in your area.

And on top of prices doubling and rates doubling I left Texas for the less affordable North Carolina (Raleigh area).

Go to BUILD YOUR TEAM at the top of the screen and look for local investors or meetups in your area.