Amanda Alexander specializes in your Westchase.

I go to meetings myself, as do a lot of other investors here from BiggerPockets.Also, if you're looking for another read on Real Estate tax strategies, you should definitely check out @Amanda Han's book here from BP: "Tax Strategies for the Savvy Real Estate Investor"Anyway, welcome to the site!

@Amanda G. we will usually frame out the firebox and drywall it about 6-10 inches recessed from the front.

Ahh, I did a quick search and found an article by the great @Amanda Han on just this:https://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/2014/08/2...Sounds like I'd 1031 and then refi after to pull money out. 

@Deepak JebarYou might reach out to Amanda Han she is a real estate CPA, active on BP she has written 2 books for BP.Paul

@Amanda Han, I could use your help here...Meanwhile BP Nation, I need to know if it would be wise to move my money from a simple IRA to a Self-Directed IRA. 

thanks @Amanda G...... the timing has not worked out for me to attend one of the meetings yet, but that is a great suggestion. 

@Amanda Finney every market is different and every person has different return criteria.

You can get in touch with @Amanda Han.  

@Amanda Hadd a HEL (Home Equity Loan) is basically a mortgage (usually a 2nd mortgage) disbursed in a one time lump sum.