Updated backyard with artificial turf, painted entire exterior of home, replaced carpet with vinyl planks.

The best way to position yourself for a successful 1031 exchange is to be as proactive as you can when finding your replacement property.

I've replaced specific details with 'xxxx'.Terms of Payment (interest only): On or before March 15, 2024, Borrower shall make a prorated interest payment for the month of March 2024 in the amount of xxxx per day beginning on the date of execution of this note through March 15, 2024.

I'd like to slowly move towards the investment and property management to hopefully replace my W2 income, slowly but surely. 

This GP's ability to move fast and replace bad apartment managers, read where the market is going, and engage (call every LP and explain the situation during a capital call) has led to millions of investor capital being lost.

Twenty years ago I purchased an old car dealership at auction in Bryan, Texas for about 10% of REPLACEMENT value.  

Stuff as simple as replace cabinets/counters and repaint.

Like replacing the doors/ locks, etc. and  its getting frustrating.Whenever I articulate my frustrations to my wife it causes friction within our relationship I want to get this house rented asap but I wanted to get a barometer to see if perhaps my expectations are a bit unrealistic , especially with consideration that no one could get in the house due to the fleas until recently.

That was a huge mistake as they wanted roof replacement & grass cut. $6k for roof, $1200 to cut the grass on 10,000 sqft lot.

My understanding is that in order for Investor A to use the 1031 exchange to defer taxes, he has to purchase replacement property and not use those sale proceeds for his other properties -- or quite frankly, anything else.