.: Hi, I have  four sfr properties that I rent out for my personal income as well as a business investment. 

I had one C/O bring me a lady with four duplexes, that I wholesaled for $18k each.

And make all four 2/2s.

Thank you, Doing work for an investor is different then working on a 203K loan. 

I worked for a property management company that requires all potential tenants to check into the main office prior to showing as a means to provide a safe showing for the employees.

Does anyone have any strategies on working with private lenders to acquire rental properties without using capital??

I have four units just like this and have a decorative fireplace is not an issue, at least in my area.It is quite standard in rentals to not offer a working fireplace for cost and liability issues. 

Are you aware of the 1031 Exchange and how it works?

It doesn't work. 

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