Yes Mike, you are correct, it's all about taking action.

If I understand correctly your siblings goals are to sell their rental properties, use the funds to purchase a primary residence they'll eventually move into, and limit their tax liability correct?

Small correction.. by small apartments we would be looking at 20-30 doors.

Your correct.

It is a complimentary strategy to pull some of your money back and hedge your bet.My view on making money in real estate: Cash Flow is a hedge against corrections.

Is that a correct assessment?

I am also not a CPA but @Avery Heilbron is correct.

You are correct, local banks would go in and sit with them and go through rates and financing and understanding the payment.

If I'm understanding correctly, Deal Machine also provides cash buyer data feeds??

This is correct.