If you haven't connected with an investor and real estate professional in the Tampa Bay area yet, I highly recommend reaching out to @Josh Green.

These are professionals with additional training and a stricter code of ethics.

It’s important to ensure that the borrowed funds are directly used for the acquisition or improvement of the rental property to qualify.Other Considerations:Equity Use: Ensure that the use of equity from Property A for Property B aligns with your long-term investment strategy and does not over-leverage your investments.Loan Terms: Consider the terms of any loan or line of credit carefully, including interest rates, repayment terms, and any potential impact on your cash flow.Conclusion:Leveraging equity from one investment property to purchase another can be a powerful way to expand your real estate portfolio.

Communication is also important.Our tenants see us performing professionally, so they are less likely to screw around.

My lender has also told me that although they will not allow a 1031 ex to be used towards a purchase on a primary residence(as we all know those are the rules), he also told me that they will NOT see the 1031 X docs and after funds for closing have been verified, they will not care where the funds to close are coming from.

@Pandu Chimata If you use the bleach , you have to be extreeeeeemly careful .

Who cares! 

This includes things like lawn care, snow removal, and repairs.

I know the RE world is tough to make money right now and I am here for it, I care more about learning everything I can then making as much money as I can.

Too many to list . . .Self-managing for now Did you work with any real estate professionals (agents, lenders, etc.) that you'd recommend to others?