I buy windows at Menards because they have the best in-stock selection in our area.

If you want to be mentored your best bet is to go work for a company - most CRE is not a single individual and CRE is fast moving and things happen fast and you can't structure a "follow me to learn" without working for someone 

This is the best platform as a starting point. 

I'm willing to help this person in any way I can.

My way of thinking is this is non recourse. 

It's another to do so in a way that makes a new investor feel bad.

We need to learn more about how taxes work as foreign nationals investing in the USA, and what entities are best for tax/legal purposes. 

Being that you are a full time nurse with a baby on the way (Congrats by the way) time will not be on your side.

With a 1031, you would have to meet stricter timelines (identify a new property within 45 days and close within 180 days) and use a qualified intermediary.Recommendation: The 1033 exchange is likely the best route if you’re looking to reinvest and defer capital gains, as it provides more flexibility.This post does not create a CPA-Client relationship.

And the other way, if you’ve worked with someone who you absolutely would not use, please share as well so i can avoid them at all cost :).