It's been awesome, not only from its performance but it's our go-to place for vac or long weekends.

As long as the business portion of the land is at least equal to the amount of your sale  that would satisfy your exchange. 

If you're goal is a long term hold, you're almost certainly going to do well even with a market rate deal in any of those states.

For me and my goals, I focus on long-term investing in residential single-family homes in Florida and Georgia.

As long as you're willing to make sure you have good, quality properties, Section 8 can be a good way to go!

Typically the regionals / local banks will give you the best terms on HELOCs.

Why Part of a Good Deal is Better Than 100% of No DealHey BiggerPockets Community,As real estate investors, we all want the perfect deal—the one where we control everything, make the most money, and have the best terms.

That's my biggest concern.But I should also look at the tax and long term benefits.

If your mother does not want to carry the note long term, there are GSE renovation loans that can be used for both purchase, rehab, and permanent financing all in one loan.

For example, if I send my son money for books, can I do so as a property manager fee so that this is also tax deductible.4) If my son, finds the monthly payment to be to much while he is in school and I end up shouldering some of the costs, how long per IRS rules can I carry a loss on the property.Any help would be greatly appreciated.Thank you.