I think with most stone, as others have said, I'd stay away from anything that is really distinct in its coloration or patterning.  

In some cases you could be considered to have contributed the property to a partnership; however, those laws are rather distinct and specific; it also typically requires you to contribute the property to the partnership before it is exchanged.Here from IRS Publication 544:"Partnership InterestsExchanges of partnership interests do not qualify as nontaxable exchanges of like-kind property.

It's a distinctly more urban thing.

Looking at the signatures on the Quit claim, mamma has a couple of letters that she writes very distinctively.

This is a very important distinction that a lot of investors miss - treating sellers of this nature, like dollars and cents investors, is a mistake and likely a big turn off to the seller.

Pittsburgh is a town of over 130 distinct neighborhoods and sub neighborhoods beyond that. 

This particular deal had two distinct strategies:Spend a boatload of money fixing it up in an attempt to reposition it from vacant class D to performing class B- or C+.

While both involve multiple units, there are some key distinctions to keep in mind.In a condo complex, each unit is typically owned by an individual, whereas in an apartment building, you'd be renting out the units to tenants.

I distinctly remember writing a rather verbose reply way back when - - and today I see there's no reply from me so don;'t know if I didn't hit "post reply" or what might have happened.Regardless, thank you very very much for that insight and detail, very appreciated.  

They're licensed only in CA and FL, but The Norris Group comes to mind as a good example of a lender which has distinct financing options for flippers and landlords.