This story has helped me to better strategize our next move as well - I think owner occupied multiplex is the way to go.

The only exception is if you close on 95% of the value of your list which is in essence all of the properties and is probably something you don't want to be forced into.Another thought is that since you'll be wanting to use leverage in your replacements you can give some strategic thought to how you want to allocate the cash proceeds.  

The 1031 can be a huge part of your strategic positioning within the macro cycle because it allows you to move to different types of real estate, different amounts and price points of real estate, different geography and even from active to passive investments all while retaining the advantage of tax deferral.The one thing that's very individual though is going to be risk tolerance from debt.  

Located less than one-mile from one another, the Properties are strategically located and have been well maintained by current ownership.

Strategic Alliance Mortgage (SAM)Financed in 2011: $7.60 billion7100 East Pleasant Valley - Ste. 350Cleveland, OH 44131PH: 216.328.9700www.samalliance.comOfficers: F.

I'd suggest avoiding opening LLC's to open LLC's as well - have a strategic plan for how to grow.  

Second, because they strategically target people based on their internet searches, browser cookies, etc.The issue with this is, again, 9.9 times out of 10, the seminar is truly free, which is a good thing.

They present me with their potential CAP rate, and after discussion of costs we formulate a plan to purchase.

Manager of Strategic Alliances for Real Estate.

Some things I am doing now: LLC formation, putting "we buy houses" signs up (strategically), creating landing pages to attract buyers and sellers, learn more, getting deals on paper, and sharing what I know :)