The market has changed a lot over the last 10 years, it went from a cash flow play to an equity play.

If you do have to lawyer up, make it clear you’re playing the long game.

Investors should therefore exercise significant care when choosing their Qualified Intermediary because of the critical role the company will play in the administration of their 1031 Exchange transaction.It is extremely important to note that 1031 Exchange Qualified Intermediaries are generally not required to be licensed, regulated, audited or otherwise monitored by any regulatory body.

But the cost to play that game is higher than the likes of Eugene or Roseburg or Salem.

Generally you go with the strictest ruling.With that said, it becomes a risk play.

He can't be more lenient on cutting rates like the last three meetings, and now has to actually play defense by hanging tight or actually increasing. 

A tax account ensures nothing is accidentally spent elsewhere, and a marketing account makes sure lead generation is always prioritized.From a credit perspective, connecting credit cards to these accounts on autopay helps you manage spending responsibly while playing the credit game.

If not, it's your word against his.Let's play this out.

Any way good luck with it.. sounds like this company's eyes were way bigger than their stomach.. to scale on scattered lots is pretty tough logistically and I guess we are seeing that play out.

Think of it this way, for example...If your rent is $2000 but it is vacant for 2 months that means your effective growth income (EGI) for a year lease = $20,0000But if you lower it to $1900 & it sits vacant for only 1 month your EGI for a year lease = $20,900You can play with the rent numbers & how long you think it could remain vacant, but at the end of the day the most expensive route is vacancy.