Current comps rent for $2450+ and the mortgage + HOA is $2180. 

LLCs are not corporations, unless they specifically elected to be one.Commissions and fees paid at closing to licensed realtors and mortgage brokersRepayments of loans1099s for electronic payments – yes or no?

Then as soon as the 1031 is complete do a cash out refi, or a second mortgage or LOC on the property. 

It was bought in 2004 and due to financial issues, I believe ~$197k is still owed on the mortgage.

Where you would put in the mortgage the seller is financing.

.- Now Foreclosures may be a good discount but at the same time I already know that there is aLOT more risk to this.I already have a real estate agent, a mortgage broker, and am getting connections to contractors and so forth.My few Questions are:- Do I need a real estate agent in this process for foreclosures?

The current owner is letting me take over the property as a tenant as long as I pay the water bill and the mortgage payment on it and whenever I decide I can purchase property for the balance of the mortgage  they are in no hurry for me to purchase the home as long as the mortgage is paid. 

Here's one of mine:I acquired a building towards the middle of the year with an existing commercial tenant.

In 2023 I bought one house, invested in one syndication, and focused on fixing up existing properties. 

I’ve developed a Comprehensive Investor Report (CIR) for a property in Palm Coast, FL, designed to be transformed into a luxury rental asset while serving as the foundation for a scalable asset management strategy.Here’s a quick snapshot of the deal:Property: Red Birch Lane, Palm Coast, FLCurrent Value: $350,000+Mortgage Balance: $165,000Current Equity: $185,000Investment Required: $177,500 (for luxury upgrades and optimization)Projected Monthly Rent: $4,500 with 2% annual increasesTarget ROI: Full 1.5x ROI for investors achieved in 9 yearsLuxury Features: Smart home automation, designer finishes, professional-grade kitchen appliances, and more.I’ve also structured a capital distribution plan with a waterfall approach:8% Preferred Return for investors.Full Return of Capital to investors before profit splits.Post-ROI, a 20/80 split (Investor/Management) ensures long-term alignment.