For estate planning  purpose, it is smart to have a trust. 

Doing a 1031 into a fourplex out of state is definitely doable, it just comes down to having the right support around you.The key pieces are usually a solid agent or broker familiar with 1031 timelines, a local property manager who knows the area well, and a contractor or inspector you can trust.

If something doesn’t line up, it’s flagged instantly to you for manual review.Curious—if you could design the perfect screening flow, what extra steps (or safeguards) would you want baked in so you could trust the result the first time in a chat-first app? 

✅ Do you have trusted vendors ready to go for snow removal, roof leaks, or plumbing issues during the peak holiday season?

Having a short list of trusted backup options has helped me personally.

The service felt half-assed, and I just didn’t trust them.

If you're going to purchase a property that needs renovation, you're in control and you can make sure things get done correctly instead of trusting someone else that does not have your interests in mind in any way. 

I'd reccommend exploring out of state options if your current market isn't working from a financial standpoint, but make sure you have a trusted team in place first. 2.

Several circumstances have left me without any capital to invest myself, however I have a friend who wants to passively invest $50-70k into real estate (Flips and/or STRs) and is trusting me to invest as a partner. 

I hope you're able to make lots of connections and learn a great deal about real estate investing.One thing I may recommend if you're very new to things, and if you haven't done so already, is to learn about Trusts and LLCs as you begin your real estate investment journey, either for rehabbing or holding property.