But the cost to play that game is higher than the likes of Eugene or Roseburg or Salem.

Generally you go with the strictest ruling.With that said, it becomes a risk play.

While I agree the rent by the room strategy can be great if you know how to manage it well, from a lending perspective, a lot of 30 year DSCR note buyers won't allow properties with individual room leases, so it could make refinancing more challenging. 

Any way good luck with it.. sounds like this company's eyes were way bigger than their stomach.. to scale on scattered lots is pretty tough logistically and I guess we are seeing that play out.

Most reverse exchanges are done with cash from the client or a private loan of some sort from an individual or a portfolio bank.When your old property sells you will have that cash in your account to purchase the new property. 

Since they can't do each property individually, they use comparable sales to make broad generalizations to determine percent changes.

Giving away the place cheap only creates more work for yourself screening lower income individuals, and attracts scammers.

The goal is to expand my network with likeminded individuals in the same market.   

If not, it's your word against his.Let's play this out.

@Sufyan Minhasgoing to depend on the rules in individual buildings