The examples in the article I pasted above were quite enlightening for me: Scenario 1: Umbrella insuranceThe landlord owns a triplex worth $700,000.

@Dave Foster knows 1031 way better than I do but if I am correct in my interpretation1) you likely do not need the 1031because you can exempt $250k of gains because it was lived in for 2 of 5 years2) if it has not been a rental it does not qualify for 1031 If something I stated is incorrect, Dave can enlighten both of us.As to your dilemma, first recognize the advantages of the 2 of 5 year rule and that it vanishes if rented 3 years.  

Enlighten pls.Here's a great thread https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/51/topics/1258422-cost-... with insights on risk, pros, and cons of different types of cost seg reports -> virtual, self-service (DIY), onsite 

This is especially true if you have high income options that mostly is required to have local STRs.I do not have any enlightening suggestions.  

If you just expect to be fed and enlightened and complain when you're not you may not be contributing much yourself. 

Please, share some tips and cite the pages and books on what was so enlightening that one cannot find for free in the forums here or on Youtube.  

That was enlightening information as his customer relations department has refused to provide any yardstick or timeline on redemption progress. 

Thanks for the enlightenment.  

The enlighten strategy is to make sure that the the poor have enough not to revolt and redistribute wealth themselves (Russian Revolution, French Revolution, etc.)  

Just seeing the numbers can be enlightening    Before/after photos for the value add also could be educational.Regardless I recommend all newbies to start in the home market or at least a market they know like their home market.