There's no hard and fast rule for how long you need to hold a prop before you 1031, but most people use the one-year-and-one-day rule to minimize IRS scrutiny.There are rules and timelines to adhere to, yet another reason a QI is so crucial.

I know a lot of the information was solid(although readily available through sites like this) but I noticed they had a web application at repropfinder.com.

Numbers wise, I'd need a $75/sq.ft. builder on an improved (all site work, including septic and water taps provided) and permitted lot I would provide and my target would be $120/sq.ft. retail.

The fact that YOU are taking your West coast gains and leaving would give me pause if I lived on the West coast. actually my Oregon investments are pretty substantial just not in the rental realm  all new construction.. just finished a 23 home project were I sold the homes at 425k to 500k... and have a 90 lot one lined up for next year.. that will be a 50 million dollar deal.. so no I am not taking it all out of state.. although we have some pretty substantial projects in Charleston SC as well.as you know this is predominately a landlord site... and I am not a landlord.. but quite active in real estate in other avenues.. 

Above all, dig through the site a bit and learn a bit before acting.

Hi,Anyone had experiences with buying from auction sites?  

Hope to learn a lot from this site and get some of my many questions answered. 

We're struggling a bit trying to find PML and came across this site.

And...most of us fit into this group, when we first began as well.So here is my tip for those who need, want it, and glad they have it. ( I wish I could have this posted some place where I wouldn't have to hunt and find it every time someone asks this questions on here, but perhaps the owners of this site might tag it, we will see)So...here it is.THIS IS THE PLAN1.Location, Location, Location .2.

I am also new to the REI and this site.