I’ve used seller financing as both a buyer and a seller and it can make a lot of sense in certain circumstances (for example I used it as a buyer when I reached the maximum number of conventional loans I could get, and I’ve used it as a seller to both increase my net proceeds (due to collecting interest as “the bank” in addition to the sales proceeds) and to lessen my capital gains tax hit by spreading it out over a few years).

I will split a giant master room into two smaller rooms and will convert the living room to get the additional three rooms.

Rates are pretty high (12-15% with an additional 5% of the loan paid at maturity).

In Tampa area I am well connected as a PM and broker and have a lot of off market in addition to MLS. 

In addition, 1031 Exchange Qualified Intermediaries are generally not required to be bonded, insured or maintain any other form of minimum equity capitalization.

Additionally, considering the time value of money is crucial, as deferred gains and tax efficiencies may improve long-term returns despite upfront losses being largely on paper.

An addition of soil, a swale, or a French drain may be necessary.● Part of the patio on the east side of the garage has a negative slope.

LLCs require additional filing fees and tax returns and just complicate things.

In addition, there are also different rules with regards to Timeline as well as identification that you need to follow if you want 1031 to be possible for you as an investor.

I charge a $150 pet fee, of which $30 goes to my cleaner for the additional cleaning.