I understand there are some other factors I glossed over like gaining the approval of the first seller to switch collateral and the lien in second position, gaining approval of the second seller to put a second position lien below the big loan, and scheduling the sale of the first property to coincide with the purchase of the second property.

This is a great community to ask questions, vet players and meet great folks!

I dont like any company personally that does not put their principals on their website as in meet the team.. ... 

What else I learned was even if you have friends in the area, or even family, while they say no problem, as we get older we all value our time and it doesn't always feel right asking them to do stuff without compensation or with, but it is always tricky to work that relationship when they don't meet your expectations. 

So I arranged the large local home buyers to meet at the property. 

Avoid any self-help eviction tactics like changing locks.Maintenance: As a landlord, you’re responsible for ensuring the property meets basic health and safety standards, including working plumbing, heating, and electrical systems.Inspections: While there are no mandatory inspections required before renting, your property should comply with building codes.

You can also check meetup.com or search Facebook for real estate investment groups, clubs, or meetings in your area.

You can also schedule a meeting with the building and planning dept in Fort Lauderdale.

The water tank cleaning and descaling will need to be scheduled somewhat regularly but probably not between every set of guests.

To meet like-kind exchange requirements, the replacement property must be held for investment, and your son living in the home may raise IRS scrutiny.