Like-kind exchanges only apply to investment and business property and trades are fairly relaxed.

Upstairs a spacious master bedroom, with an over-sized walk-in closet & private access to the upper bath, delivers a relaxing retreat with a touch of personal serenity.

While he is generally a good pm, he is very relaxed (slow) and not accessible on the RE side of the business .

Sounds like you might need a break, you aren't excited because it feels like work now take a week and just relax I would set daily reminders on your phone to make sure you get back into it. 

But the vodka in me says it's ok and to just relax, which is what I am doing.

The plan now is to relax and enjoy life and all the down time.

Investment Info:Office Space commercial investment investment in Muscle Shoals.

@Noah Smith Florence, Muscle Shoals is my area.

Yea, your thoughts are all over the board, which is the only dilemma I see.You have enough money to get going, that's a solid start.However you have zero experience, and that's dangerous.So, take a deep breath and relax, real estate is not going anywhere.I might suggest buying a multi-family you can afford (meaning you don't spend everything you have), that is also NOT in need of a rehab (duplex?).

@Mary Mitchell thank you I hope to build a relationship that will show him that he can relax and enjoy his family.