Hi Folks,I'd love some feedback as I'm going through the motions for my first property and I'm not sure the best route to take.I'm involved in a loan program that, if I wanted to, could put ZERO money down on a multifamily property. 

Mostly I install motion lights, door armor on all doors, cut down landscaping that would tent to conceal a burglar from neighbors' view.

For a 1031 exchange you will definitely need a plan, i.e. figuring out where you're buying a replacement property after you've set the exchange timelines in motion is not a good idea.If you're leaning towards keeping it rented, perhaps see if there's any loan products out there that could give you a better cash flow?

Sounds like you have a lot in motion already.

In addition, the appraiser you selected admitted to my broker that he is not familiar with the area, which further violates the code of conduct for appraisers.According to regulations established by the Federal Housing Administration, Fannie Mae, and Freddie Mac, lenders cannot be affiliated with appraisers and all appraisers are to follow the Uniform Standard of Professional Appraisal Practice set forth by the Appraisal Foundation which is governed by the US Congress.These actions have caused monetary damages to me and my lawyer is reviewing the information to determine our next course of action.

For instance, if there is a cap on fees chargeable for a given task (such as you cannot charge more than $10 to produce a newsletter -an actual term from one of the Uniform Acts floating around out there), make sure that your proposal does not violate that.  

Probably the best part about this story is my Dad (who I invest with) had already put this into motion before calling me.  

When I've had to take evictions all the way to Sheriff-assistance, I like to have the tenants be surprised to see me standing at the doorway with a uniformed Officer.

I found after reading all these docs that several things can delay the process of foreclosure - I almost think the attorneys know this going in and have had the "next" motion paper already ready to file

Get in motion, the doors will surely open when you get there to knock.