Won’t that negatively impact my credit score since it’s trading one type of debt for another?

@Al Bryant@Todd RasmussenTo dovetail on what Todd said - basically, when you buy an investment property you will either buy it with cash, or buy it with leverage (a loan).There's a lot of consequences from going one direction or another, some of which include:Cash deals can sometimes come at a steeper discount compared to buying with a loanCash deals can sometimes only be possible on certain types of properties (banks will not lend against assets that have too much risk or work needed)Cash deals tend to close quicker...Beyond that, what Todd said is true. 

Trading time for experience may be an option.

I’ll trade the hammer for a qualified GC or PM and for three more properties cash flowing (and appreciating) at $350/month.

Only the subs need to be licensed in their trade.

Trading SS/Medicare taxes for SEP contributions not sure it would make sense. 

Single, multi, commerical..The new property I want to exchange for is worth $2.5M.I read online that as long as the like-kind property is used for rental, business or trade, or investment then it is suitable for the exchange.I'm still not clear about finding a like-kind property.

A huge audience of non-performers.People who save and invest, as well as learn their trade know they're are no shortcuts to real estate investing. 

Sure, the cash flow on them and ultimate returns may not be as high because you're paying more for them, but it's all a trade-off.I think they're great for newbies, so much so I wrote an article about it-https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/turnkeys-for-ne...And as far as whether they are good investments, all of mine have been very profitable.

He suggested a potential trade for repairs for rent.