But all this depends how much equity you think the property will have at that time, because ARMS can also get you in trouble...I also love the spreadsheet layout, very clear cut & precise with the numbers!

I need to know before pursuing a 1031 exchange.

Imagine that they strike a deal with the next-door neighbor for an exchange - "you can use my pool if you fill my pool from your hose, with your landlord's money!"  

I'm willing to network and exchange info on the market with like minds.

In Long Island there are all kinds of companies leasing solar panels for exchange of buying electricity at a lower price from them.

You might want to consider investigating ability to get a portfolio loan on revised assessed value with a commercial lender or try a 1031 exchange on some of your initial properties to be able to accelerate your plan as you get into years 5+ of the journey.good luck!

You don't use business credit for the downpayment, you borrow the money from partners and in exchange give them a portion of the deal.

They're not exactly illegal, but you subject yourself to steep fines if not done precisely according to the fine print in the law.After reading the fine print, I decided it wasn't worth it for me...at least not in TX.I like and use ARC Law firm in Colleyville.  

Oooorrrrrrrr, talk to the seller and agree to put his name on the other property (have a good lawyer draw up papers) on a first mortgage spot in exchange for him financing the down payment too.

They provide all necessary funds to get through a deal, including rehab costs in exchange for 50% of profit.