Germain Act and using a trust for subject-to approaches that may work for this kind of transfer, but I’m not sure it totally applies to my situation.The previous replies stated answers to your questions, but some of the answers may not have been clear. 1.

Verifying last 2 years of rental history and income extremely important to find the “best of the worst”.Make sure you understand the Class of properties you are looking at and the corresponding results to expect.

If the owners are saying that, then it is not to be trusted.

- If so, 1031 into something bigger and easier to manage and then when you pass, the inheritor receives your property(s) at a stepped up basis - subject to Inheritance Tax limits.Otherwise, sell one every 1-5 years when you need the cash, so you can plan expenses to offset capital gains.14 properties - presume these had to have been single families.Oh, I'm modifying the original post to mention leaning toward creating a trust which we manage..so we would own very little yet manage the trust which owned investments and such.Here is what I understand/misunderstand (better or worse) on moving every 2 years (as we are open to that albeit pia.) • Multi-unit would only support a %, so a quad would 25% and prorated over all years of ownership....witteling advantage to not worth the effort. • Single unit properties get pro-rated.

It is extreme accountability.

Some of the condos here have extremely high condo fees. 

You need trusted "boots on the ground". 

Are you just calling for the listing, or can you offer a free report for example 99 reasons why your home didn't sell or something like that.Don't forget to call the people who know love and trust you. 

I want to say truthfully that these are extremely rare.

Verifying last 2 years of rental history and income extremely important to find the “best of the worst”.Make sure you understand the Class of properties you are looking at and the corresponding results to expect.The City of Detroit has 183 Neighborhoods we’ve analyzed.DM us if you’d like to discuss this logical approach in greater detail!