Very useful videos.

Shortly after that, I got engaged and moved in with my fiancee, and now I rent out both units in that duplex.

I’m currently recovering from a surgery and instead of laying about playing video games I’d like to get myself,kids ,and wife on track to financial security and freedom.

Me thinks we are only getting half the story.At any rate, document the condition of the property when you lease by taking at least 20 pictures (every room) and perhaps even video of the whole property.I would say that draining all pipes is a bad idea.

I've been engaged with an owner for several months who plans to sell his business and retire.

Lastly, you could be like me... buy dirt cheap slumlord property, and learn to fix it all up yourself by watching youtube videos.

You can engage in legal gamesmanship, but that would come with a price which may not be worth it at the end.To your success!

@Luis Escobar, If you haven't engaged a QI to handle that sale as a 1031 it's a moot point. 

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There's not a lot of videos on buying an apartment and then renting it as a way of investing, so I wanted to know if it was even a considerable path to take or if I would just be losing my time and money ?