I guess I could do some work-arounds -- maybe reserve one unit in the first purchase for use as an AirBnb, and reserve my own time in it when needed - instead of claiming it as a primary.Are either of you (or anyone) familiar with a finance product/loan that will allow me to purchase under $150,000 (w/ strong credit) and do much of my own work and live-in a portion as a primary residence?  

You have the ability to sell while limiting your capital gains tax because you lived in 2 of the last 5 years. 

I learned so much from the course and PCS, and I'm claiming all of my cost on my taxes.

Have you passed the tax assessment yet, or is this your first year of owning it?

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It seems the profit would cover taxes, and you would have more capital to do other stuff. 

First step is to figure out how to buy the land (if it is even for sale); I have the name of the owner from the tax rolls, so I think I will start there. 

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Lots of depreciation you will pay no tax maybe even shield some W2 income.B.  8k maybe 10k if you pick the right guy to lend your money to in interest income you will be paying much higher tax rate on this income FYI no depreciation expense. 

The intent of 1031 was not to let passive investors get out of taxes.