The 1031 must be a sale of investment property followed by the purchase of investment property. 

Sorry, it is not simple.Also, not just any "business-related" hours count.

When I told her that we already had her try again and I would prefer if she just paid me back for the handyman services I had to incur after the first round, she stopped communicating with me. 

Important that you follow the necessary steps, deliver 5 day notice etc. 

Margins seem low and the risk seems high.

For many years, I've been studying and following this community to dive into the world of real estate as an investor.

I would just be careful hopping back in now as interest rates and low inventory are making it very difficult if you aren't finding your own off-market options to buy.

Quote from @Ryan McKay: Quote from @John Underwood: ...We just bought a property with 5k down and owner financing the rest at zero percent.

Please read the rules here.

Hey @Kimberley Sewell, I have never used it but they definitely focus on the revenue instead of the home price.For example, on the main page, there is a place that showed up for me in PA for $397k.