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Understood I made a bad move here as this was first investment so didnt think much except at the location for longterm growth or possibly I move there as part relocation.

So when you build your pocket neighborhood, which is an interesting concept, what's to stop an undesirable person from moving in.

Quote from @Michael James Hamlin: We just moved to Baldwin county and we are looking to network/partner up with other professionals in new construction, fix and flip or commercial.

So move forward and add whatever language is needed in the lease to deal with this matter.

Most likely due to wanting to invest his time more wisely:)If you can move in with family or friends RIGHT NOW and rent out your house and start DIY managing it BEFORE moving out of state, that would be best.Otherwise, handymen, cleaners, agents, etc. are highly likely to take advantage of you once they find you you live OOS.

If you are moving into it, I don't think you can do a 1031.

Hello @Timothy Hilario,I think there are benefits to both strategies.If you move out of your apartment and rent it as a mid-term rental, you could see decent cashflow without pulling equity out of the unit.

So advice to get the house against him and he will move out on his own is HIGHLY unlikely.  

I'm in LA and don't intend to move, but I'll definitely keep investing there.