If you need financial help, ask under the "Finance, Tax, and Legal" forum.

I then would have my tax cpa enter in or do it after discussing tax based items (depreciation- MACRS, reserves, year end accruals, reserves, etc.).

One thing to think about are the tax implications of being a Canadian paying US taxes.

They look at the deal closely and won’t lend you money unless the deal makes sense, so it helps you avoid bad deals.

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When that portion was complete, I could then receive draw money which allowed me to pay my utilities, taxes, and mortgages.

Like your post title suggests, you die to avoid the taxes.

If you are using RE investing to try to avoid going to school, your intentions are not in the correct place.

That immediate tax savings in the new property is better than the infinite tax deferral of the 1031 exchange.

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