please do not buy a random property in the midwest with your life savings.https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/48/topics/1159104-overl...https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/12/topics/1171104-the-m...

Let me look into the topic further and get back to you!

Example  https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/12/topics/1158469-looki...

@Dave Foster and @Bill Exeter I've researched endlessly on this topic, including reviewing IRS procedures and rulings, and speaking with 1031 intermediaries, and can never seem to come to a clear picture of how to handle my situation until I came across this page.

One of our members recently put together a great article talking about the history of Johnstown, the struggles our town faces in general and within the housing arena. 

Please note that the link to the article above was written in 2019 and as such, does NOT take into account the new laws passed in CA, i.e.

Very informative topic.

Just make sure they specialize in tax and have significant experience dealing with real estate investors.Here is a great list of questions to ask a potential accountant: http://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/51/topics/70447-questions-to-ask-a-cpaAlso check out the www.NAEA.org page in your search.

if you just found this on Realtor.com, and don't know anything about the market, you will end up like this guy.https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/48/topics/1193623-rent-...

I work with plenty of out-of-state investors who are seeing great success here in Ohio.Read this article on the "core 4".