I have no idea what the arrangement was, I just knew she was leaving an abusive relationship and needed a place to stay. 

1031 proceeds have to be arranged to be received by an accomodater and not by you personally, so the first property won't work.The other 2 properties sound like they have already changed title as well & been sold so those won't qualify for 1031 either.

What a strange option and arrangement you came up with on this deal .

@Jerry Bredesen Cheapest fix would be some nice flowers and plants to liven up the lawn.If you wanted to spend a little more, paint the house to get rid of that boring old brick color and give the house some pop.If you want to get crazy, I’ve always felt houses with tiny windows have poor curb appeal.

., Also use flowers, hearts, animals, etc., etc..

You are going to pay $250 26 times per year under this arrangement.

I want to be a role model for my sons, give generously to others, and surround myself with beauty (that may be why I own a flower farm)."

They can do whatever arrangement they agree on (birddog fees, cash under the table, some weird bottle can return to Michigan for 10 cent refund scam) as long as me and my client are not involved in their dealings, it's not assignable and it's not on the HUD-1 form I don't care what they do.Good Luck, 

The lender, not denying any of this, has verbally agreed to a discounted pay off if arranged quickly. 

My in-laws approached my wife about a business proposition in which they would finance majority of home purchases (down payments) and we would manage the properties. Now on the surface it seems like a pretty decent id...