The other option is to fix up and rent which may work if there's enough demand in the area. 

Having worked for a billion dollar syndication company in the late 80s who had to go through this in Northern CA. 

I would do something similar, but it might take longer to see results since you are in so many markets.You might want to consider using Investorlyft to dispo those deals since you are working in several markets.

Nice work on the spreadsheet.   

I've house hacked twice in Reno, NV and it's changed my life.

Since I technically don't have income to show, I don't think that option will work although it's a great idea! 

Mentors are found by building relationships at meetups in real life, not online when you are just getting started unless you are using the forums as your meetup and you are really getting to know people.4.

I am interesting in purchasing some property out there as well and was wondering if you had any realtor you recommend and any property managers you work with.

It is great to slowly have cities that do 1033, in order to establish a proof of principle of how this law can work, and encourage other cities to follow suit.

Hey I have a property that I'm going to renting out. Insurance has been crazy in Tampa and im curious to know if anyone that does buy and holds has any good insurance companies they can recommend that aren't charging...