There's perks to both of those, but definitely higher cash flow elsewhere.Ignoring logistics of which market and what market has what right now....what would you ultimate goal for a property be?

The cost of sale can be 8% to 10% when it comes time to sell and unless you want to have rentals scattered about the country, you are looking at a costly logistical problem with underwater properties.

What are the logistics of doing such a swap?

If the numbers were correct it seems like a great way to get into 5 rentals at one time and have the blessing of easy logistics for property management and such.  

I would like to start a discussion about deal making to help clarify some confusions that I have that generally revolve around logistics with execution. 

The obstacle I’m working past most is being employed full time for two companies, so it’s a logistical issue of time.

@Lonnie Waliczek, the logistics of supply and demand determine the sale price.ie.

I have a degree in Supply Chain Management and do some logistics work for a non-profit in my area when I'm not working in real estate.

The only thing he requires right now is that i pay a large down-payment towards house number 2. all 4 of them would go live in this new house and i would rent house 1 to some working professionals i know are going to be relocated later this year.Anyway it seems hard to conceptualize this logistically so if this is advisable please offer any guidance. the other option was just to continue to save like normal and he will rent this house to strangers so we all have to make moves this year regardless of the decision i just figured i keep the house and start building equity.Thanks in advance

They manage the day to day logistics and do it very well.Our maintenance staff.