It is extremely difficult -- bordering on practically impossible -- to use a 1031 exchange to move gains from the sale of one of your existing properties into a property that you already own. 

Verifying last 2 years of rental history and income extremely important to find the “best of the worst”.Make sure you understand the Class of properties you are looking at and the corresponding results to expect.

It is extremely rare for a project of this magnitude to go as planned (almost never). 

I was extremely upset but I was able to find another avenue for financing my properties.

While it would impact some business plans more than others,  its probably possible to function with 5-10% a year rent increases allowed and vacancy decontrol,   but if we get the more extreme variety like what the far left wants  (inflation or less for increases,   no vacancy decontrol,  etc)  it will be bad.    

Hey Anais, I live on the Central Coast of CA and invest in Detroit.It has a ton going for it and it's been extremely good to me.

I really see Columbus Ohio as an extremely safe bet for the next 10-20 years.

Gross negligence is typically defined as conduct showing extreme indifference or a reckless disregard for someone's safety or propertyGood luck determining whether the PM's act rises to gross Wilful Misconduct/Gross Negligence. 

The cost of living is extremely low compared to other cities and you can still many many positive cash flowing and 1% deals here.

So having a section 8 tenant in there not only gives you difficulty with: showings, scheduling appraisals, removing tenants, etc, it also takes a way an extremely large buyer pool.Similar case for duplexes.