We have education in real estate principles, real estate law and real estate finance.  

This means that when the DST sells, the goal is to return 100% of principle.

Appreciation of an asset with low down payment, tenants paying principle down, tax advantages, all reasons why real estate is an investment of DOING.   

Don’t forgot to look at all the ways properties make money: Appreciation (#1 way), equity gain through principle pay down, tax benefits, positive cash flow (never as much of a wealth-builder as appreciation is in good markets).

These are professionals with additional training and a stricter code of ethics.

Hi,I am planning on a potential 1031 (very early stages) and would like to see what the reinvestment goal would be to maximize the befits of the 1031.property I would like to exchange purchase price $515,000sell price est: $725,000current principle balance: $350,700Interest rate 3.25Current Mortage is $2300 and it rents for $4000. 

An emergency fund needs to be liquid, and immediately available to you in addition to being low risk and protecting principle. 

These are professionals with additional training and a stricter code of ethics.

Skills or qualities in no particular order: Communication, patience, empathy, listening ear, backbone, resilience, determination, organization, work ethic, lead a team, thick skin, time management, trusts their instinct, and all-around good ethics! 

The thread addresses a different topic, the Real Estate Professional status, but the same principle applies to the hours in both contexts.