Ironically, if you can get really good at navigating/managing to the rules here it can actually be a competitive advantage. 

My current property (that I'm considering selling) is not yet on the market and while there are other houses closer to me that I'd consider buying, I don't know how to have the 1031 work for me so not really sure how to navigate this "exchange".I've heard so many things (and read so many variations) of how the 1031 applies, I'd like to know how it really works, specifically:- If I sell my rental house, do I have to identify another house to purchase before I list this one?

Hey All,Need some help navigating through this. 

I have also read a lot of books, but the podcast interviews real people....Doing real-estate. and there are so many different examples of how people navigate this crazy awesome niche of investing.

Does anyone know about this or have any tips for navigating mortages while in this predicament?

Having enough knowledge of buildings to identify and know how to navigate the issues, knowing how to do repairs myself, knowing when to recognize a good opportunity that had been on the market for a while.

The higher your score, the better your rate and I doubt they mention the self sustainability requirement for FHA when it comes to 3 and 4 units until you get pretty far into the transaction.You need a decent broker that can help you navigate the mortgage waters; not a bank or a clearinghouse because they don't have the breadth of products you need.  

Investing there requires tons of specialized knowledge and a certain demeanor to put up with the issues of Baltimore, and to be able to navigate and push through them.

I’m looking forward to navigating into the new year and will be in touch. 

To start myself off, I wanted to get in contact with someone that has experience in the world of wholesale and would possibly let me “shadow” them through a deal or offer advice, within the forum, as I navigate myself through the research process that I am beginning now.And advice, comments, or connections would be greatly appreciated in getting me started.