Hopefully this is not some news to you, but sellers are no longer having to pay buyer agent commissions, now is a Choice, which might be confusing, but there is nothing to worry about. still, it doesn't change the fact that to maximize profit, it's wise for sellers to offer a buyer agent commission, attracting more qualified buyers to the listing. and for buyers, the main change is the need for a few extra forms and agreements before viewing properties. 

@John DeanLet’s say you are in the 28% tax bracket - after taxes you are making 5% on that money - how much down payment the borrower puttingWould you be better to sell and collect qualified dividend income?

You also get the benefit of doing a BRRRRR strategy this way instead of buying turnkey properties (which is required to qualify for a DSCR loan). 

I have mowed and taken care of the lot all 8 years we have lived here and it has lived as if we have one acre with our house.Question: if we sell the house to one party and the lot to another do both qualify for the primary residence capital gains exemption?

You'll want to talk to a few local lenders to get a better idea what you'll qualify for and what the terms of the loans are.4.

I'm not a lender but I'm sure once they obtain more information from a buyer & ask the right questions they have a pretty good idea who is qualified and who is not.

I don't even agree with cashing out equity on Property A so you can qualify for a loan on Property B.

I was pre qualified for a DSCR Loan shortly after buying my first house but due to financial constraints to come up with 20-25% of the down payment I feel like I’m stuck.

With the addition of the Qualified Intermediary whose only role is the administration of the 1031 exchange. 

I was under the assumption that I needed much more hands on experience but have since been told that the 6 years I owned a GC company would qualify.