Quote from @Jamie Bateman: @Chris Seveney well, I don't want to increase the demand for the next trade, but with the HECM NPLs you get interior photos prior to bidding.

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Is it worth doing a 1031 to trade up? 

Suburbs offer lower prices and better cash flow, but may have trade-offs in proximity and commute. 

My rationale: - Office is essentially not trading right now on the market.

Wholesaling is just adding another time-for-money trade to your already busy schedule.

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He said at one point the one lady could do 3 week and he will cover the rest, he cannot evne use a computer.   

A jack of all trades is a master of none!