Whenever we're talking to new investors, the shorthand rule of thumb we share is the 50% Rule: that half of the rent will go to non-mortgage expenses, when averaged over time.

It is not listed and only about a 1/2 mile from the one I'm selling.

I know it's not mortgages - I've heard a lot of horror stories about processing done in one time zone, underwriting done 1,000 miles away and appraisal reviews being done in a 3rd time zone and none of them knowing what is going on with eachother.

I like New Port Richey because it's a buyer's market for land and there are land use overlays that allow for rezoning for multifamily at lower density if you get about a half acre. same appreciation, better cash flow, lower basis because you build it with a team not buying full market price. 

Perhaps it's best if you ditch the whole portfolio, maybe only half.

We're about 1 mile from all the activities that the resort offers.

If we both travel by car together, can we both individually write off the miles driven for our respective buisnesses?

Yes, you can occupy one half of the duplex after a 1031 and still get the tax deferral - provided that the investment half of duplex by itself is worth at least as much as the land you sold AND all of the proceeds from your land sale are designated for down payment on the investment half only.  3.

So far so good as I have been getting the ball rolling, having bought over a half dozen tax liens so far, and doing thorough research on properties has become more natural with every new lien.But now I must ask: does anyone know anything about TaxSaleResources.com?

I grew up there and currently live a few miles away.