There are several different kinds of exchanges with different rules and timelines, not just one type.

As already mentioned, you could sell via seller financing to lower AGI, as all you would have to claim is the payment income - until balloon payment received.Did know an investor that had 14 properties paid off and he moved into one every two years to then sell with the $250k single exemption.

. - You can buy owner-occupied, live in one unit, and fix up and rent the other unit(s).- If you're handy, recommend buying a property in the worst condition you can tolerate.

Hi @Stacie Telles,Finding lenders that offer cash-out refinancing with minimal or no seasoning periods can be challenging, as many conventional lenders require a six-month to one-year seasoning period.

Currently I am working with one bank in each market.

When that happens you will only lose part of your cash flow rather than all of it if you have multiple DSTS vs one larger one.

I didn't see a need for a holding company but if someone wants one, you can just use another LLC as the holding company.

One of the biggest complaints was the lack of places to stay and the expense for such.  

Using a recent example from one of my deals, I saw firsthand how inaccurate comps, misclassifications, and unfair adjustments could impact an appraisal by tens of thousands of dollars.I’d love to hear from other investors—have you ever had to dispute an appraisal?

Meanwhile, the sellers who are most likely to offer creative financing are normally the owners of  real estate that have issues.....condition.....low barrier/over supply market......or perhaps pricing issue, and one of these factors is why its not marketable in a arms length transaction and why creative financing would be accepted.