This book will show you how to do both.In talking with our investors about the current state of affairs and how they are planning their investment strategy from the short to medium term, we’ve heard responses ranging from hoarding cash out of absolute fear to those who view this as a chance to take advantage of opportunities that arise from the ashes, to just about everywhere in between.

I have a philosophy that if you are not an expert on ALL YOUR FINANCIAL AFFAIRS and dealings, someone one else is going to made those financial decisions for you.  

For you it should be a seamless affair that involves you simply selling and then buying as you normally would.You could approach any of the folks you mentioned - title co for buyer, attorne  y, QI company, to handle your exchange.

If the home is delivered from another county in mid year, you may have to prepay the taxes to the previous county for the year to obtain a title from the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (TDHCA) and be able to obtain the permits to move the home.

I was reluctant to get involved with my wife's property affairs, this was her "baby"; but I asked her if she would consider a "rent to own " or "lease purchase" on the property.

If he's sitting on substantial holdings I'd have he or you, depending on who's handling his financial affairs, seek out a qualified and experienced CFP and have them spread his holdings around a bit.

It makes me laugh to say I am aware of Texas Dept. of Housing and Community Affairs vs Inclusive Communities Project. 

But these costs are SO low compared to saving for a down payment and paying 20% or more up front.Another great option I have used is the VA loan, which is a loan backed by the Department of Veterans Affairs that allows active duty military, veterans, and even spouses of veterans to get 100% financing on a primary residence.

All the info is there to accomplish this.As Judge Learned Hand said in a famous IRS court decision- It is to right of a person to organize his affairs in a manner to MINIMIZE the amount of taxes owed.

A check of the MA Consumer Affairs FAQ site sums it up: Who can receive a referral fee?