This is permissible as long as we close on the replacement properties after escrow closes on the relinquished property.

Longtime Appraiser here (amongst other things...)First - Without specific client permission (which doesn't happen with lenders), the appraiser can only discuss appraisal results with their client, and if this appraisal is for a lender, the lender is the client, not the Borrower.

My guess, from what you've said, is that probably unlike your (sub) metered gas and/or electric, your water bill is rolled into your HOA dues payment.If that's the case, a quick read of your association's governing documents will probably show that yes, the association can pursue a variety of actions in pursuit of back-dues, including cutting water service, not granting you permission to sell or rent the property (sales/rentals of condos require condo board approval of course), and even placing a lien on the property generally (which could totally screw you).Hiring an attorney and maybe owning the place?

My sister took the ex boyfriend spare key off my key ring without permission and vandalized his things.

Landlords must give notice (check state law for details), but you are never required to get permission.

I'd have the sellers ask for the permission to sell it to you with owner financing without the need for paying them off and see what the bank says. 

Dan,It would be possible to negotiate with the bank without an agent, but you will need written permission (and cooperation) from the seller to do so.If the agent knows what they are doing, they should be able to get it done for you though.

180k or more can be purchased to complete the exchange (less any permissible selling expenses). 

That too is permissible but you will pay tax on the difference between your net sale and the net purchase price as if you had taken profit.So make sure and do a calc to verify that you are not buying down so far that there is no longer a benefit to the 1031.

True...depending on where you are located, I offer a NINA (no income/no asset) hard money rehab loan program with the following features:- 65 ARV - 620 MID FICO required (below this will be reviewed on a case by case basis)- Co-Borrowers/Partners Allowed (one strategy to use if you don't have a 620 FICO)- Loan Amounts between 50K-500K- I/O Payments Only- Cash Reserves Required- 6 month loan maturity/amortization schedule (extensions permissable on a case by case basis)- Investment Only/NOO OnlyRegards,Scott MillerOriginally posted by "REI":Originally posted by "LONNIE":[b]Not all hard money lenders ask for such information.