I have always wanted to flip houses, especially ones that need some TLC to bring them back to beautiful.

Also i see more of light gray on new rehab this days and they look beautiful on bricks.

As soon as the land is worth $1.5 mil and you have sold your $1.5 mil of properties (and as long as it is within the 180 day reverse construction window) then you can complete the exchange completely tax deferred.It's a relatively complex process but could work beautifully for you.

. :)Saving money is a beautiful thing!

I have a beautiful Wife and a 6-year-old son.

There is a beautiful property in Capitola, CA about a 5 min. walk to the ocean.

Can't say I blame you though, the Seattle area is beautiful, when it isn't grey.

Made a beautiful, bigger bathroom. 

We did .79 cent HD special traffic master on them all and they look beautiful and everyone comments on them.

The VA also has a one-time close construction loan SF only, this is a beautiful tool if you find a lot that needs a house, the builder takes all the risk and you just sign papers and get a key- if done correctly it would be a home run- I see on Zillow today a three lot sub for $183K in Chula Vista if you have other VA friends you might get a great deal from a builder.