., In the middle of the. partial exchange/diversification exchange you are exploring is another very important strategic consideration that can really propel you forward. 

How about the currency exchange rate?

Is it worth doing a 1031 to trade up? 

Do they have the necessary resources to stay on top of all the tax issues such as 1031 exchanges, 754 Step-Ups, etc.Feel free to send me a private message if you have any questions here.A couple articles you can read that will be helpful:https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/51/topics/1206189-cost-...https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/51/topics/1204912-how-t...

e.g. is it possible for someone to lend $100k on a deal in exchange for, say 6% interest rate plus 10% share of profits?

At 90+ days past due, the note investor will be eligible for our buyback option, wherein PPR offers to issue a cash refund for the note purchase price less payments received (payments include principal and interest) in exchange for the non-performing note.

You have a couple ways to access that equity.... you can 1031 your orange county property into a large multifamily and create cashflow that way.

You may also see a discount fee which means you are buying down your mortgage interest rate in exchange for higher upfront cost.

So that I understand, you did a 1031 exchange and bought a house that cost $70k? 

In exchange for a reasonable discount of course.