The macroeconomics here are really strong—population growth, job growth, and major companies like Intel, Amazon, Google, Facebook, Microsoft, Honda, LG, and more investing heavily.

Unlike 1031's there is no need for the 45 day Identification Period. 5) Unlike 1031's you don't have the rules of like-kind exchanges. 6) With 1031's at some point a piper has to be paid.

Okay, maybe not "criminal", but a severe hit on any chance of the average person building long term wealth in homeownership.Median household income 2019: $83,260Median household income 2024: $83,730Median home price 2...

Hey Colin it sounds like you either need to find a partner to buy more deals, or just wait until you hit the year mark with your place, save up enough money, and then just buy a bigger and better one 3-4 units. 

If you don't like the idea of giving up control, being an active investor might be better for you. 

Quote from @Benjamin Furney: Hello, I was wondering what renters typically like.

You’ll have deals that feel like a sure thing… until they’re not.

I am looking to work with or learn from like-minded real estate investors who also need guidance with expanding their portfolio's.  

Should you pay off your mortgage fast like Dave Ramsey says?

Sounds like you’ve got a solid start.