The IRS code does not give specific holding periods to qualify for a 1031 so it is a gray area.

@Jonnathan Thompson All of the above.There are many ways to structure a deal.

Gray Capital provides a nice summary.

During the recent floods in Jackson, the Governor gave a press conference where he didn't bother to invite the black mayor or Bennie Thompson.

@Matthew Defore lowes has “new“ 9” vinyl tile in gRAY, black and white stenciled patterns that would make a trendy backsplash.

When your a merely a intermediary, unlicensed, operating in a gray area, you lose your leverage. 

Quote from @Christie Walker-thompson: I am starting the journey of flipping my first property and would like to know the best way to secure financing to purchase and rehab a property?

@Charles Thompson - What are your considerations for solely investing in flips vs other strategies? 

What I have done, (which might be a gray area), is I take the 2nd key if there is one.

Quote from @Brikkelle Thompson: Hi BP community,From your experiences, what advice do you have on purchasing out-of-state Delinquent Property Tax homes?