Even if you invest in stocks (usually considered a very passive place to invest), you have to re-balance your portfolio, monitor large trends, check news stories, look at financial statements, listen to shareholder meetings, etc. etc.In this case, if your properties are under an even reasonable property management company, you will be in a situation where your income is more or less "passive".  

Typing out all the possibilities & explaining the combination lease back & 1031 would be arduous .In a nutshell, for an effective solution you need to calculate her gain & then brainstorm solutions to solve the sellers situation.

And if the answer is "no," it'll take even more time.But, I have a solution that may work quote well for both you AND for your buyer.Assuming the census tract and the borrower's income work, Fannie Mae HomeReady is often a better deal than FHA anyways.

Here are the splashy additions you shouldn’t do:Swimming pool: Your home’s crown jewel is an eyesore in the winter, needs constant chlorine monitoring in the summer and usually needs to be closed in by a fence for safety.

Everything is an opportunity, and there is almost always a winning solution or scenario for everyone, in every situation.

Investors who really want to sell, but are not quite sure what they want to reinvest in and/or do not want to go out of state, can look at a variety of other investment options, including:Delaware Statutory Trusts (DSTs)Tenant-In-Common Investment Properties (TIC)upREITs (combination of a 1031 Exchange and a 721 contribution into a REIT)Net Lease Property (NNN)These other options have pros and cons just like any other investment solution, so you should always meet with your legal and tax advisors to review your options before proceeding.

There are solutions in the industry now with integrated marketing and technology that allow the sponsor to use the issuer's exemption.  

I'm scratching my head for solutions to partner up with someone local and make it happen.

They will be able to anticipate conflicts, and offer their professional solutions to those conflicts.

Does anyone have any solutions to convert from electric to gas in a concrete building?