When you add books + podcast, your time in the forums here learning, AND in-person networking and relationship-building with real-life real estate investors, you will gain more confidence in the reality and soon be in the starting lineup.

The forced gain or appreciation and straightline 1250 depreciation are usually more than enough to motivate someone to contemplate a 1031. 

I’m excited to gain hands-on experience and contribute in any way I can.

If you average a 3-year old and you accidentally get 75% or worse losses of funds for18 months of purchases, it wipes out any prior gains. d.

Waiting too long to refinance can also leave you with less favorable market conditions.Neglecting to Build Relationships with Lenders:Many investors assume refinancing will be easy, but without building good relationships with lenders or shopping around for the best terms, you could end up with a deal that doesn’t work for your investment goals.Ignoring Cash Flow:Some investors get caught up in the equity gains and forget about cash flow.

Hide you money, drugs and valuables off site.If you do your own opens, do it for a couple of weekends.Once you have someone interested, you fill out a purchase & sale agreement, collect an EMD, open escrow, order title, verify ability to close with the buyer's lender.

I’ve gained valuable experience in commercial real estate lending, working for PGIM Real Estate, managing a portfolio of commercial real estate loans.

I was able to package three of them in one deal, which ended up breaking even/not profitable (A little bummed on this one since I think the buyer (an investor) won the better side of the deal in terms of gaining equity on the houses).

No capital gains for 2out of 5 years. $250,000 per married individual.  

Congratulations on the first rental and all the knowledge you have gained from it to set you up for the next property.