So, I am embarking on my real estate investing journey and know a network/team is critical for success so wanted to know if anyone had recommendations for a real estate investment attorney in MA and as well as a tax accountant specializing in this field. 

Yes the class I took asserts that vetting the sponsor is the most critical part of any deal.

Relatives/friends, etc..[3] Face Pay or quit notice and then eviction.If you want to be helpful you can give them info about rental assistance from online sources like these Austin has:https://www.google.com/search?

All of this info can be sourced from online platforms and articles, real estate investment meet-ups, and general networking with folks in the industry.Maybe studying all of this is unnecessary, but at the end of the day, the more you can perceive change in the RE space, the better you can adjust your strategy and criteria to profit in the market. 

In the past, I've found them to be good sources of market information and referrals.

A 1031 will help defer taxes, but you will lose the income source on your triplex 

According to the new law passed for Colorado effective Jan 2021 pasted below...HB20-1332Prohibit Housing Discrimination Source Of IncomeThe act adds discrimination based on source of income as a type of unfair housing practice.

I purchased a 2 family home in villa park last year and did some work replacing a steam boiler, and adding duct work and a new gas furnace so each unit had their own heat source.

Here are several sources that talk about the change:https://newsroom.paypal-corp.c...https://www.pwc.com/us/en/serv...https://taxmedics.net/the-payp...https://cpennies.com/congress-...https://www.forbes.com/sites/l...

However, the 2-4 units in this neck of the woods are extremely hard to come by in good locations (from my experience).Sourcing the Deal: I am looking on FB marketplace/Craigslist inquiring to investors, investor agents, and wholesalers being open and honest about my situation and precisely what I am looking for.