I thought it just had to be a like kind exchange? 

These people all have the same common interest and there are newbies and seasoned investors alike at these meetups. 

Im not a lawyer but i believe he wont be able to role his money into SFR's because it isn't a like assets.  

It has to be a "like kind" exchange, rental for rental.

You can just look at rental listings (see how professional the photos are, etc.) to find a PM or just look at recent sales from an agent that’s selling a “like property”.

Good evening,First, I want to thank you for this community of investors, real estate brokers, and professionals alike.

if Not, how long would one have to rent out the personal residence (treat as a rental and hence a like kind) in order to then qualify as "like kind" for an exchange.My dad has a house in suburbs of Boston and isnt selling soon but would be good to know how to dispo if he wants to do a 1031 eventually...Any help from the BP congoscienti would be fantastic.Thanks in advance.

If tile is acceptable, I would put a trendy, wood look a like tile in. 

You may be able to put up a cool coffered ceiling or something to accent you cool old house.It does not look alike a drop ceiling to me.

Hi everyoneMy direct marketing campaign so far has been a like fishing with a net - sometimes the deals that are on offer aren't what I'm used to and I could use some help thinking through the numbers on a 6-plex.