Your reinvestment targets for a 1031 exchange would have you purchasing $700K of replacement real estate using all $500K of equity. 

Let's clarify this real quick,I understand this model wouldn’t work for every property owner, especially those who are looking to sell outright and walk away from the property entirely, and the approach isn’t designed to replace a traditional property sale. 

This doesn't replace the need for a MSA that will capture additional clauses needed on a Contractor-SubContractor relationship, this is just a project specific form you would use in addition to the MSA (prepared by your Attorney):This template is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice.

He is an engineer and pretty risk averse.

You said "100% of our funds were investors" then "my capital came from bank Lines of credit NO investors", so wondered exactly how much of the 100% was replaced. 

Hi all,Replacing a 20+ yr old OIL heating system with a GAS system.

You might try corporate housing by owner, or try getting in contact with some insurance companies for replacement housing, or traveling work-crews, etc. 

You can learn from someone one step ahead of you and then do business together.I'm sure there are plenty of mentors you could pay substantial money to to gain knowledge and know how but i doubt it could replace actual relationships that are pertinent to your market and current business.

I had to sell so I replaced the HVAC and a day later it was stolen by what neighbors described as the previous tenant.

If I can replace the bathtub with a shower, I'd be able to make the bathroom feel larger.