If you can come in and operate effectively I think you'll find success rather quickly due to that.BTW - for a property management platform I would highly recommend Buildium.

During this time, I found myself unemployed and having difficulty finding a new job due to not completing my degree or having formal training beyond high school or military.

I just jumped into the first investor group I was able to find.

There is no specific IRS-mandated minimum holding period for a property acquired through a 1031 exchange before you can retitle it, that's why it's hard to find an answer. 

I have five houses in Memphis area, and the biggest problem has been finding a good property management company. 

I’m asking because finding the right match has been a bit of a journey!

How many struggle in there bookings, to find way around, ask "what is this corn-dog like thing"..... 

You can also use BiggerPockets resources to find investor-friendly lenders.## Strategies: Flipping, BRRRR, House Hacking- **Flipping:** Focus on properties that need renovation but have good potential for resale.

I want to reach out and get feedback on where I would be able to find off market self storage facilities and how to approach the owner?

With a budget of $300K-$400K, you could potentially find single-family homes or small multi-units in those areas.I'd recommend researching rental demand near universities like Duke or NC State or even checking out neighborhoods with strong job growth near tech hubs.