There is some room for creativity here, but it takes careful planning and execution, and there is only so far you can push it before crossing the line from aggressive but legal to reckless and punishable.GROUP 2: Legitimate tax strategies, just not for the EOY to-do listForm an S-corporation.

here is what Showmojo shows in their market research and I would say our local numbers show this out as well. hopefully the 2024 line takes a dive down but historically that is very unlikely.

I’d recommend looking for properties that already have stable tenants or need minor updates to increase rents down the line.

He would also not need any private money lenders to close these transactions -- his bank would be dying to give him a commercial line of credit. 

It isn't the metric you can talk about on a national scale, but if you keep buying the same product in the same area it is a very easy quick and dirty method to know how you are doing compared to other buys. 

Are you in a market where water lines could freeze in the winter if there’s no heat?

To better homes in the area and to create a product.

Here is the how I would explain it to a kindergartner:The true power of a 1031 exchange is the ability for an investor to meet their investment objectives without losing equity to taxation.With more money they can buy larger, multiple, or more productive properties.What is the alternative?

End enjoy your break, you'll come back so much more productive!

Maybe time the trip to line up with some local REIA meetings and see what other local investors think about price, timing, etc.?