.* Is this enough to file suit in small claims court? 

While effective, reverse 1031 exchanges require thorough planning and are best suited for strategic investments.This post does not create a CPA-Client relationship.

In this case the current financials on the property aren't great(rents well below market value and the owners family living in several of the suites) so the lenders will likely not provide the funding based on poor NOI.  

But then I remember I am an expert in my market and know which areas are better suited to my target goals.

Especially if the other kids follow suit, they'll likely need some kind of housing for a significant period of time nearby so buying now wouldn't be the worst move. 

I am adding a good amount of SQFT to make the third floor into an entire master suite.

In addition, real estate is already tax advantaged, so you’re losing the tax advantages of owning real estate.Personally, I think real estate notes are better suited for self directed IRAs personally because you can get decent returns and notes not held in IRA is not tax advantaged. 

Rather than tearing down everyone, I’d rather focus on how different teaching styles and strategies might suit different investors' needs.When someone consistently promotes one product while criticizing others they haven't tried, it undermines the trust and authenticity that makes this forum valuable.I'm not trying to create conflict here, but as someone who has learned a lot from different educators in the land investing space, it is concerning when I see someone posting carefully disguised spam and trying to make it look like an unbiased review. 

We bought a large 3 bed 2 bath with an in-law suit.

Since I work from home I think house hacking would suit me since I can live on the property and perform some of the easier maintenance tasks myself.