If you consistently analyze properties, recognizing a good deal will be much easier when it shows up.

Often, the builder’s agents act as gatekeepers and may not have the information or authority needed to make decisions.

You're smart for recognizing the importance of building relationships...very few wholesalers in my area understand this. 

(I recently saw an article in Forbes talking about the Bay Area’s shifting market) And if you aim to hold properties long term, keep your eyes on towns around the Bay that have had consistent rent growth.Here in my home market of Phoenix, I see investors branching out to places like Austin, Chicago, and even Omaha from what Ive heard because they recognize how trends can shift quickly.

.- Ask the attorney if your aunt & dad need to authorize lien, or just aunt.2) Understanding your options to force payoff of the lien.- Ask attorney how you can enforce collecting on the lien when you need to.3) Getting full control of the property, while allowing your aunt to keep her ownership.- Have attorney draw up a contract to do this.Suggest you offer your dad some cash, now or in the near future, to motivate him to transfer his ownership to you.It may not work out, but you will learn a lot either way!

The rules are designed to prevent related parties from engaging in exchanges that shift high basis property for low basis property, followed by a sale of the low basis property, effectively "cashing out" without recognizing gain.If you sell a property to a related party as part of a 1031 exchange, both you and the related party must hold the exchanged properties for at least two years following the exchange.

Stay hyperlocal and get a good team in place locally so you can recognize good people when you find them. 

I lend money and would not want to lend on this type of deal.Here are some resources to explore:Contact your local tax authority ASAP!

If you consistently analyze properties, recognizing a good deal will be much easier when it shows up.

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