Quote from @Brandon Snyder: Adam, that off market inheritance lead sounds like a perfect opportunity for a first purchase.. especially since you’ve already built some rapport with the seller’s family.

Sounds weird, but true.

Off grid sounds cool to some, but it really limits your potential guest pool.

@Kimberly PittmanWow, it sounds like you’re far from being a newbie—you’re a rockstar!

Sounds like you have the motivation & ambitious but precise goals.

Sounds like he was feeding you a line of garbage. 

There is another argument to do the 1031 and purchase multiple replacements with cash. 

If you want to close with cash, it sounds like youre going to have to liquidate your collateral or borrow against it, which will likely be more expensive that a mortgage.

It sounds like you're on the right track!

It sounds like you’ve navigated some serious challenges while staying committed to your long-term investment goals, which is a testament to your resilience.The current market definitely presents challenges, but it also holds opportunities—especially for investors who take a strategic, long-term approach.