So for example, you give the seller $5k upfront in exchange for the right to purchase a property (let's say worth $200k today) for $250k in ten years.

Could you merge LLC-B and LLC-A before the sales process and do a cleaner exchange? 

I’ve been reading books and dabbling in the stock market and things of that nature.

So if you were in my position, how would you use creative financing to build up to 10 properties in the next 3 years and not sell stock or touch retirement? 

He said he was doing his exchange through TIC 1031 Exchange.

One thing I'd think about is that some of the retail products which do this seem to be useable in a 1031 exchange and some not, so I'd keep that in mind when selecting what to invest in, if 1031 exchange is part of your strategy.

Looking forward to exchanging insights and growing together!

Some individuals are afraid of diversifying all their money in the stock market and might be interested in holding real estate backed notes. 

Please let me know if they would like to exchange contact information.Best Regards,Andrew

A 1031 exchange would allow you to sell the property and use all of that equity and deferred tax from the profit to purchase something that would produce better cash flow from the beginning.