We have a 60’ vintage 2 story building and have looked at just about everything to eliminate carpet on the 2nd floor.

ARV 120-130KI also found out home was going into auction for back taxes.I spoke to an attorney and he recommended I don't touch it because tax sale would not eliminate all liens or family claims so I gave the info to other investors who had more experience.a year later home sold for 58k taxdeed sale.How could I have create a deal here? 

To those members considering the 1031 option, just remember that is a tax deferral option, not a tax elimination option.

More and more local councils are curbing or eliminating the ability to rent short term

With the new tax reform, Personal Exemption was eliminated.

Good way to get a bargain and eliminate people who aren’t patient and willing to put in the work.

If they do ask they run the risk of eliminating the investors that don't have the money YET but will get it if the deal is good.

Need to eliminate this useless and time consuming back and fourth nonsense. 

I have some debt in credit cards, which is what I am trying to eliminate before I get into real estate.

It's those maniacs that buy homes cash via quit claim deed off of craigslist that really get screwed.Make sure your property manager is a licensed real estate brokerage.Understand you can not eliminate all risk, only mitigate it.