So the clock doesn't reset with a 1031 but you can start a new clock.The rules for doing a 1031 are quite specific but there's also a lot of flexibility to help you achieve your strategic goals. 

When people say RENT CONTROL I don’t think they really know what it is or does strategically for bad tenants and for the lawyers that make it a business.

Think of Malcom Gladwell’s 10,000 hour principle, that it takes this amount of time to become “expert” at something.Be ambitious, be strategic, move first, move fast, persist.

HI Mark,Going in on a deal day 1 with 100% is non existent (w/o utilizing cross collateralization), however ultimately ending up with 100% financing... well that is possible through use of PML/HML, buying at discount, structuring your 1st and 2nd or financing strategically, ending up at 70-75% ARV through major value add or optimizing your P&L, and depending on your local lenders what your seasoning period for leases, rent rolls, and income is so you can use your value to refinance out of the PML/HML and end up with effectively with 100% financing.Some banks are 0-6 months seasoning for income stabilization (usually really small or local banks or credit unions), and regionals and statewide banks will usually require 6-12 months and sometimes even 24 months + based on your experience level or track record (or less with lots of exp).Best of luck,

Right now I'm just strategizing and planning ahead.

It’s for capturing long-term appreciation strategically at a lower point in the cycle, when it can be deployed to obtain bargains on great assets.  

I let them do the heavy lifting so I can focus on operations and strategic goals

I would love be to hear more stories on the subject and insights to most strategicly utilize this benefit in our realestate businesses.

I would definitely talk to a tax professional and strategize further.  

STRATEGIC APPROACHHaven at P83 is situated in an exceptionally good location.