However, I also think that a lot of people who set out to pursue this strategy miss the fact that it is literally a lifetime commitment to deferring taxes, which by definition means not realizing the gains.

Assuming they save $10k in interest over three years and get $10k in cash flow and $10k in appreciation, it’s kind of similar to the cash offer, but definitely more aggressive.

We are trying to put together a meetup group and wondered if you’d be interested in being a part?

I It's good that you found a strategy that works for you, and definitely certain demographics and types of people in their life.

@Dan Baldini Hi Dan - really it was just a hypothetical question that popped up while reading about property management, and I wondered what the collective wisdom of BP was.

We are about to start on some more big work and wonder what we will find this time around. 

Its a wonderful rental market.

I have buyers for the Port Charlotte, a couple that might be interested in Jacksonville, but definitely none in Ocala.

The biggest differences between residential and commercial:  Scalability, financing are very different, property taxes may be different, Insurance is definitely different. 

I understand it depends on the deal, but just wondering if this is the right direction to consider.