Here's our situation:Close Friend as Property Manager:Agreement: Our friend agreed to manage the property in exchange for a below-market rent since we live out of state.Issue: We recently discovered the property was neglected during past winter snow storms, turning the parking lot into an ice rink, creating a huge liability.Result: The property manager, who lives on the property, neglected maintenance and communication.

8. 1031 Exchanges: If I sell one of my properties, what steps do I need to take to defer taxes using a 1031 exchange?

the midwest has lower price points than other areas of the US, sure, but it also comes with its own challenges - for example, very old housing stock, lots of deferred maintenance, and tremendous demand for the best properties."

It would be worth it to me to offer an equity stake in exchange for cash, I'm just not sure how to fairly structure this for both parties. 

Factor in capital gains tax (unless using a 1031 exchange) and depreciation recapture, which can reduce your net profit.

I would love to put my mom into a nicer home in a nicer area would a 1031 exchange make that possible?

My options are about ready to explode (via SQQQ) as the stock market does a slow bleed into the election. 

Just closed an off-market 8 plex for a cash 1031 exchange buyer near Reno, NV in Carson City. 

Let's wrap up our QI selection series with the human element - because relationships and reputation can make or break your exchange!

This is where I would start if I were you—perhaps leveraging one of your existing properties.As a last resort, you could look for a partner willing to fund the project in exchange for a share of the equity.