@Luis Puente Becoming a Real Estate agent is a full time job if you want to be successful.

Awesome job and good deal!

Often times, it's the W2 job that creates the lendability that you need to get going and keep going.

Hey Dave, since I have mortgages on these properties, would it make sense to bring cash to the exchange to cover the mortgage amount (or pay off the mortgage before doing the 1031) and improve the cash flow for the newly acquired property?

I get the 2 schools of thought on keeping cash flow to stay liquid vs. investing your money where it will make the highest return, but my W2 job salary means I don't "need" the 2400/year of cash flow at the moment, really all I am looking to do is maximize this rental return over a 10-15 year return window.  

You may be able to factor in certain improvements to your personal residence so when you do move out, you can be eligible to depreciate it.

When someone can’t pay their home mortgage payments it is not likely fraud, just a job loss or business loses.  

You should only have to worry about ongoing maintenance.5) What Class of tenant can't keep a job?

We paid $232,447.36 out to 36+ different trades & vendors for this home.This $232K creates jobs and promotes growth because it is spent and recycled in the economy, creating a ripple effect.Congratulations to the Greatleaf Homes Team for another new construction home closing today!

Fellow investors,Recently quit my W2 job(commercial General Contractor) to pursue full time real estate investing.