I FOUND THIS DEAL THROUGH WORD OF MOUTH I WAS TELLING DIFFERENT PEOPLE IN MY CIRCLE I WAS READY TO BUY AND LONG BEHOLD A BUDDY OF MINES WHO IS A REALTOR PRESENTED ME THE DEAL AND LET ME MEET THE OWNER WE HAD A GREAT CONVERSATION AS HE TOURED THE PROPERTY WITH ME HE EXPLAINED HE HAD HIGHER OFFERS BUT BECAUSE HE SEE IM A YOUNG GUY DOING THE RIGHT THING HE REALLY WANTED TO SELL IT TO ME AND THE REST IS HISTORY !

So even though the total housing numbers may go up, they are not meeting demand for the working class renters who need affordable housing.

I can summarize my entire thoughts on this with 2-words: Armando Montelongo https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/79/topics/93251-meet-ar...Here is an old thread to the guy you mentioned. 

For the office, it is advisable to begin with home office deduction if one meets the requirements of the law.

However, everyone involved would need to meet the IRS requirements for a 1031 exchange.Finally, regarding transferring an individual property from the partnership to a member directly, this could be tricky.

If you ever want to meet up in Marin and grab a coffee to discuss, let me know. 

Starting a property management company with my brother and my dad was a mix of teamwork, trust, and family dinners doubling as business meetings.

After some investments in amenities (primarily hot tubs), our last 3 months have averaged 12k/m.This property is owned outright, and due to the size of the property, the small square footage of the units, and the lack of comps in the area we have found it difficult to lock down any refinancing.

I was under contract for a property, and the financing fell through due to the property not meeting the lenders requirements and not being sufficient.The seller is trying to keep the EMD as I have signed and requested the mutual release.

Other hot spots I am sure you will hear about are Florida, NC, Texas, Indy to name a few.