Investors will likely explore creative financing options such as seller financing, joint ventures with private lenders, and bridge loans for short-term capital needs.ConclusionThe potential privatization of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac is a significant development that could reshape mortgage financing in the U.S.

A standard 1031 exchange requires that the same entity selling the property also acquires the replacement property, which becomes challenging when proceeds are split between partners.Potential Strategy: "Drop and Swap"One approach is the "Drop and Swap" method:- Convert Ownership: Before the sale, the LLC distributes the property to the partners, converting joint ownership into individual tenants-in-common (TIC) interests.- Individual 1031 Exchanges: Each partner can then independently conduct a 1031 exchange with their share, deferring capital gains taxes by reinvesting in like-kind properties.Considerations:- Timing: The IRS may scrutinize transactions where the "drop" (distribution) and "swap" (exchange) occur in quick succession.

I would probably do a separate LLC for every joint venture with a different person, but not for every property. 

Explore creative financing like seller financing or joint ventures.

I am seeking recommendations on how to network with investors and find those who may be interested in coming on as a joint venture/partner.

Have you considered creative financing options like joint ventures or seller financing to reduce reliance on outside capital?

If you have a RE attorney and mortgage broker then I am assuming you are using some type of joint venture or participation agreement to outline who gets paid what and who is in what position as you tranche the loan.

Capital gains are calculated as:Sale Price - (Original Purchase Price + Capital Improvements + Selling Costs) - depreciation (if applicable) = Capital GainYour mortgage or HELOC balance does not affect this calculation—it only determines how much cash you take home after the sale.In Massachusetts, if the home was your primary residence for at least 2 out of the last 5 years, you may qualify for the Section 121 Exclusion, allowing you to exclude up to $250,000 (single) or $500,000 (married filing jointly) of the gain from federal capital gains tax.

Consider it a real estate GPS.Now, let's tackle the big question when it comes to scaling a real estate business: joint ventures (JVs) or syndication?

I have been getting told by Registered Advisors(RA)/Registered Reps(RR) working under Broker Dealers (BD), the up front cost to buy into a DST runs 5-6% total for the joint BD&RA/RRas as specified in the PPM.