Dabblers can be dangerous as they tend to not be experts in a specific filed and can make mistakes or overlook problems that can cost clients dearly.No legal advice given.  

I served for 10 and my hubby served for 24 years. 

I served in the Air Force, deployed to the Gulf region several times.

The property served as my home for three years.

The property served as my home for three years.

I always tell clients that if a bank is throwing up a red flag over some issue relevant to you as the investor, or over the deal itself, then there is real risk that should at least give you pause.

In other words, are you competing via price vs hotels...getting budget minded clients...or do youhave a particularly attractive location?

So what 1031 clients will do is to replace the note in their exchange account with cash from anywhere else. 

I had been managing my 14 units and was tired of turning down request from my clients to manage their property so I got my brokers license and started a PM company.  

Just wanted to say thank you to the brave men and women on these forums in BP who have faithfully served our country.