For those who’ve completed or are in the middle of a 1031 exchange, I’m curious how you prioritize trade-offs between pricing vs. certainty when selecting replacement properties.
 
In particular, do you find yourself ...

We are in the ATL and we finance RE investors, so pls. keep us in mind for any debt needs as you start to evaluate small MF deals.

It means your situation has changed, and there're no new opportunities to harvest.Conclusion.Do hire competent tax accountants specializing in real estate.Do NOT evaluate such hire on an ROI basis; direct immediate savings are not guaranteed.

Having good teammates consisting of an Investor-Friendly Agent, Lender, Contractor, and Property Manager will also be critical for your success.Good luck and keep us posted on your progress!

I say this because to find success as an agent, entrepreneur, business owner, etc. you'll need to 'burn the boats' at some point.As time progresses, you'll be faced with some decisions:- is this the year I decide to go 'all-in' on Real Estate?

You get 3 very unique attributes when do what we coin "Path Of Progress" Investing: Forced Appreciation, Market Certainty via review of the development plan (cities not just individual builders) and my "Happy Place" 0-capex. 

A new investor typically does not yet have the experience needed to evaluate whether the property can be operated sustainably or whether there is a realistic exit from the seller financing arrangement.

You're right it can be easy to get lost in the spreadsheets, but I'll be mindful of the bigger picture when evaluating a good deal.

Evaluate your investments from near, mid and Longterm.  7.  

I’m evaluating Indianapolis as a potential secondary market and am in the operator discovery phase.I’m looking to speak with property managers who currently manage room rentals / shared housing, or who have chosen not to manage them and can explain why.My target acquisition profile is:3–4 bedroom SFRsTypically sub-$200kNo HOAsI’m not asking for deals yet -I’m looking to understand:Which zip codes realistically support room rentalsWhat occupancy models PMs will and won’t touchWhere new investors get into troubleBrief conversations are perfectly fine — I value candid insight..