The mechanism would be that you would only do a 1031 exchange on 75% of the property. 

My frustrations aren't specifically with the deal mechanics, even though I'm very disappointed in how they turned out.My frustrations come from the lack of GP "soft skills" / broken promises that were made around full transparency (good & bad), open and timely communications, prompt delivery of investor updates & k-1s, communication in laymen terms, actively updated & accurate portal, etc. 

On my first property we were planning a cosmetic flip based on the inspection report with a mediocre inspector and unfortunately once we got into it I spent close to $60,000 rewiring and making many mechanical and physical upgrades.

Hi everyone,I am a recent graduate and working as a Mechanical Engineer in San Jose.

It is predicted that the number of foreclosures will increase and I would like to capitalize on this as a mechanism to acquire properties.

The mechanics are too tedious to explain.

Lots to think about here on the mechanics of how this all is going to work.

When my mechanic says " I had to put new gaskets on your headers and tap out some old bolts" I say "Cool, Thanks.

These are grad students and not greasy boots auto mechanics.

The maintenance differential between a single-family and a two-family is twice the mechanicals, but the same amount of roof, exterior, etc.