This month, I added two new properties for this very reason: being local allows me to respond quickly if needed.Being prepared for any situation fosters trust with property owners.

“Genius” me agreed to rent a house for them in exchange for fostering a few of my dogs (I run a dog rescue group.)

Quote from @Dave Foster: @Sam Liu This is a common concern for people who are looking to do 1031's.

Also, a great QI (Qualified Intermediary) is @Dave Foster.

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If you want to scale to bigger assets, then selling some and rolling the money into that asset may make sense.I would talk to @Dave Foster about 1031s, and look over all options.I know that I would refi the equity and buy the next deal.  

In today's market, what innovative strategies are you using to maximize ROI on properties that might traditionally be considered high-risk or low-yield?

@Dave Foster is correct.Also, keep in mind that you cannot sell and then do a 1031 exchange.

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Yes you can buy 2 properties as long as the combined price is the same as the net sale price of the one sold @Dave Foster is the expert and I use him for all my 1031 transaction.