You'll find that this is the perfect space to be able to grow your knowledge and network.

Especially since everything you said makes perfect sense!!

Keep in mind that most rentals in the MLS are condo units in perfect conditions and larger than the units located in 3 flats.

The murdering part is that some ask for points and a double digit percent pushing the percentage even higher and most want you to start collecting the very next month on the Loan.. that's almost impossible for the Hard you have put in to finding the perfect deal...

Not perfect, but I do have over 20 years under my belt with the market.  

As such, you have a perfectly fine 1031 exchange, assuming all of the other 1031 conditions are met.

Things don't go perfectly.

We are always looking to improve our company, and I feel like you guys are a perfect group to ask.If you have already hired, or would hire, a Property Manager, what would you expect from them?

I really enjoy listing to BP while working on my rentals - perfect for activities that don't involve lots of loud power pools.  

The fact that I would be my own tenant, I know how to do home DIY so I'd put in some sweat equity over the years as well as the lower prices make it a perfectly reasonable first home to flip.