If you are able to purchase as a "tenant in common" then that would work for a 1031. 

It's not just about the numbers – it's about creating win-win scenarios where both parties can sleep well at night.3 principles I've learned after 4 years in real estate investing:1) Transparency builds trust. 

In the best-case scenario, you lose thousands every year in a market that is unlikely to see major appreciation in the next ten years.

I know partial assumable loans were (and still are to some extent) pretty common place in commercial real estate financings, but does anyone know of a residential real estate lender who offers partial assumable loans on individual mortgages? 

What I see most common is borrowers calling thousands of lenders to see who will go the skinniest, only to end up not closing on the deal and paying the price. 

Avoid common mistakes like underestimating costs or overestimating rental income, and start with something manageable like a small rental property.If you have any specific questions or need help with financing options, feel free to ask!

It's a common mistake to think you can remind them enough times that they'll suddenly grow a conscience and pay you everything they owe and apologize.Start the eviction process.

What I mean is, if you are thinking $50,000 down, plus closing cost, plus fix up cost, plus time on market to get rented as your foot in the door cost to get up and going- you might want to add an extra line item for additional time and additional costs associated with this type of scenario.

I’d love to assume a happy path scenario, but I know I need to do my due diligence and not just go off of one or two people’s feedback. 

If this HR block person doesn't know (which is common with them sadly) it maybe time for another accountant