Passive income streams require an upfront investment and a lot of nurturing in the beginning. 

And taking the $250K does reduce your reinvestment requirements for the 1031 by $250K.But the 121 exemption isn't "carried forward" any further than the 5 year look back.

If you do some value add, you'll gain on sale plus have the benefit of having lived there for free for a little as the tenants paid your mortgage, and, there is no carrying cost while you do repairs or improvements - it's your primary home, so you're not losing anything by carrying that mortgage.

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I just would add you may like to elect to be taxed as a corporation if you decided to form an LLC because otherwise will carry tax consecuences in Mexico.

Remain disciplined and patient, taking your time to choose the correct offers, carrying out extensive research, and refraining from hurriedly making investments out of desperation.

The only solution I can think of is private money for half, and the seller carries half.I believe there are DSCR lenders that will do this, but (1) you still need 10-20% equity in the deal, and (2) it will push someone into second position.Following!

I personally carry 7 debit cards that represent my 10 properties and it can be frustrating while you're standing in line at Home Depot flipping through your wallet to find the right one. 

What guarantee do you have they will carry sufficient hazard insurance?

@Jason SkinnerAre you looking for seller carry back, or 100% seller financed?