I wrote the above for informational purposes.

@Kyle Carter You cannot directly use a 1031 exchange to purchase a primary residence, as the IRS mandates that the replacement property must be used for investment or business purposes.

Originally posted by Account Closed:Robert Lindsley That's the exact issue.

For tax purposes, rental income is generally recognized in the year you receive it, not when it is paid.

Anyone familiar with PMs who collude with house-hunting companys to purposefully make me more inclined to sell?

"It's a numbers game".Ohh and please ignore all the other people here on biggerpockets asking the exact same question dealing with your exact same issues complaining that they all are getting the same horrible results.

Any contacts in setting a good team of contractors (general purpose) and cleaners?

Do you think a duplex is generally a better investment than a single-family home for rental purposes?

So if he were to rent it out wouldn’t that show up on his taxes and say if the bank finds out and is okay with what would he do with it on the tax side of things would he report it as soon as it it’s in service or what would he do for tax purposes.

I wrote the above for informational purposes.