Eminent domain does not work that easily or simply. 

The economics simply do not favor the investor.  

Meanwhile, a regular 1031 can be less complicated to manage if your main focus is simply deferring gains.Considering how property values and financing rates have shifted these past months.. do you think an OZF might be a better strategic move than a 1031 in your situation?

Financial freedom goes beyond simply replacing your current income—it's about sustaining your lifestyle for life.

There could be some kind of buyout after five years or something like that, but if I was able to get a large chunk of my money out of the deal I would have no reason to sell it as it would simply be another cash flowing, appreciating property at which I could also vacation.

The title holding trust (land trust) is as its name implies simply for holding title, an estate planning trust (what I think you refer to as a personal residence trust) would be the beneficiary of the land trust.

If I sense the buyer is cut from this fabric, I will negotiate extra hard against repairs to the extent they simply walk.

Even with some people I believe are honest, I simply believe most do not properly analyze and manage risk, as is evident with nearly every syndication doing capital calls right now because they didnt properly plan for rising rates.Dave Van Horn however, along with his company PPR one of the few people I trust in the real estate space.

AS Much as anything most folks in RE in that area simply rely  totally on them ..

They had named him Rommel on purpose, as they were involved with prison gang life and some people.. well I guess they simply choose to not reform or adjust.