You’re making the classic mistake of pursuing a deal just because the property owner didn’t give you a quick no.If you want to pursue for some reason just make them an offer that’s good for you and after they reject it you can go forward with finding a deal that can be purchased at an “investor” price - or at “investor” terms.Here’s my bias - I don’t waste my time worrying about how much the seller paid, how much he invested, how much he owes, the asking price, what his motivation is (which is probably a lie or “half truth” anyway), whether he’ll be “insulted” by my offer, whether he’ll “like” me or “hate” me.  

Mix that with a shot or a shot and a half with a KY classic soda called Ale-8 (ginger ale soda) and of course some large ice.

DSTs aren't successfully raising millions of dollars because they are great investments, they are successful because they help their investors defer tax.This is a classic example of letting the tax tail wag the investment dog.

After doing some research, I finally read rich dad poor dad (a classic turning point).

Bwahahaha that's classic!

This is a classic NJ. 

I live and invest in a classic "cash flow markets" (which has seen 8 years of steady appreciation and is hyper competitive and has very little inventory), and I would not feel comfortable to promise you quick and easy cash flow, certainly not within the time limitations of a 1031. 

Your outdoor setup reminds me a little bit of this classic movie scene:https://www.youtube.com/watch?

Usually a steepening yield curve following a deep inversion is the most classic indicator of the start of the fall.

These are classic newbie responses from the two town criers.