. :) I think honest conversations about neighborhood class, ROI, and risk tolerance are what make this forum valuable… even when our perspectives differ.

I'm looking for advice on ways to be able to earn an income while also gaining experience in the real estate industry.

We have experienced investors with significant net worths and their time is very valuable, yet they contribute significant time to the forums.It is shocking how poor the implementation is considering it is 2025.  

In a 1031 exchange, would I be able to apportion the entire amount of the proceeds toward the investment (rental) unit so that I can qualify for a full exchange and effectively defer 100% of the gain?

Starting with B and C grade areas lets you get hands-on experience, build cash flow, and gain confidence before exploring syndications or larger passive deals.

We are considering either: A) House Hacking by purchasing a small multi-family property or SFH with ADU/DADU OR B) Purchasing a SFH and performing a light, live-in flip (small, cosmetic-type renovation to gain some reno experience).

I have roughly $80K in capital gains from the rental, so it seems to make sense to do the 1031.

Sometimes when people actually model the gain, the “$266K for taxes” number moves a bit — better to find that out before you start investing the rest.

I work primarily in multifamily and short-term rental investing — and over time, I’ve had many conversations with investors about the unfiltered side of real estate: the deals that didn’t go according to plan.Whether it’s unexpected costs, regulatory curveballs, or guest and tenant issues that test your patience, these stories always seem to reveal the same truth — the best investors aren’t just great at finding opportunities; they’re great at managing chaos.Through my investor interviews and real-world deal analyses, I’ve noticed that every “horror story” tends to leave behind one valuable thing: a framework for better decision-making.

Running around to take pictures or even become an acquisitions manager can be a really valuable role and skill set for finding good deals moving forward