If a home was previusly owned and lived in by a famous person, does it add much value? 

Check with your lender first—they may allow it if you personally guarantee the loan.2.

Do we have anyone that has personal experience with a 1031 strategy that is sponsored by an UPREIT?

This was my first time buying a property solely for an investing purpose, and Melissa Justice was the person that I was connected with to help me pick out properties.

Is your $15k even enough of an emergency fund for you personally?  

That could be you personally or an LLC. 

Personally, I love working with distressed properties, especially foreclosures.

Hey all, I currently have a new home being built that I would like to keep in my personal portfolio.

I'm from Toledo and know most of the turnkey guys. just make sure to buy later than 1950. don't get the knob and tube and plaster and lathe and cast iron sewer lines. understand that most markets that do turn key or section 8 are going to never appreciate like Cleveland or Toledo or tertiary markets like Akron or Cleveland.

It is DSCR based and no personal tax returns are required to qualify.