It gives them a reinvestment option to complete the exchange and doesn't require active management.

Real estate is NOT a passive investment and requires lots of analysis and education.

They were seeking secondary homes for their family that could be rented to help offset costs and didn't require an immediate or transferrable permit.

Please, no solicitations.Use the renovation/acquisition loan products that require 10% down on the purchase and you should be able to get a few going at a time.

The sellers had put so much pots, plants, planters and shrubs out that I thought there were too many plants/planters that would require a new owner to upkeep.After a few potential buyer tours/showings, the owner heard all the comments (via the security cameras) about how there was a "lot going on with the plants and stuff out front".

A3: Zelle payments require 1099s.

I have some news for you, FHA does NOT require a 1 year work history!

Just make sure you have all the required permits, including alcohol.

Cleared the metering requirements on license being issued? 

Most non-FHA loans will require at least 15% down but you'll have to have amazing credit.