The reason l'm looking into the Greater Boston are is because l'm from around the area(Belmont, MA specifically) and New London is relatively cheaper to get started compared to Boston from what l have seen. 

(zero claims or issues) We are looking at going with Obei Insurance, they focus specifically on investor real estate.

If it's the same 212 loan that I have some high level knowledge on, they offer fix and flip loans and are generally associated with a specific wholesaling firm. 

The north part of Houston, specifically Spring, Tomball, The Woodlands, and Conroe are great.

Lenders typically require at least 15-20% down for multifamily properties, depending on the specifics of the deal.

Does anyone have recommendations for good, reasonably priced countertop installers/fabricators who do work in the north/northwest suburbs of Chicago, specifically around Prospect Heights?

I know getting my real estate license is one option, but I am looking for more than one option.I am based in CT, so if anything specific is coming to mind let me know, open to all Ideas.

. :) It sounds like you are looking for a specific investment opportunity? 

If your brother is looking to invest in real estate largely from a tax reduction standpoint they should pay a qualified real estate tax strategist to review their specific situation and what may or may not work for them. 

In this case, correct, 1031 exchange is not available. 1031 exchange is property for property, and an interest in a partnership normally is not (with a few rare exceptions, so you may want someone knowledgeable to give you a second opinion for your particular situation, which requires reading your inheritance documents.)Whether or not you have any mitigation strategies totally depends on your specific situation and requires a one-on-one.