When it comes to the skilled trades (plumbing, HVAC, electrical), I’ve got my bases covered.

I have written about this topic a lot, because its an often confusing and tiring conversation for most.The facts are easy thought;If you want to be hands on and very involved (i.e. reviewing paperwork, interviewing trades, selecting materials, etc) then you shouldn't hire a GC.

You can only qualify for the 1031, if you hold the property as investment/ trade or business.

Wanting to trade up into larger buildings is effective all things being equal there are definitely economies of scale, and personal preferences too.

I have about 20k to my name and I dabble in a fair amount of investing and stock trading.

In fact you can have no trade-lines at all and still qualify. 

Not a bargain IMO, as I’m not sure what the market value would be as a tic. 1- it’s really tiny, this isn’t HK, Singapore or even Manhattan and not a lot of tiny units trade hands in SF. 2- it really depends on things like the entrance to the unit, garden space, etc.  

For all of the items that require a permit hire those trades separately.  

("Typically, a payment is considered “non-employee compensation” if it is made to: (i) someone who is not your employee; and (ii) for services in the course of your trade or business.")

It would be cool to trade notes...