Like-kind property is property of the same nature, character or class.

We hunted down the old owners, a young couple and sold it back to them with no payments while they got back on their feet we were so impressed with their character, and no profit except good feelings which was enough.

It improves cash flow and builds character.

It would have some interesting character -- there are currently dormers on all four sides, and a large brick chimney within the space that I thought I'd leave exposed.

I sincerely appreciate the time and effort you more experienced investors put into helping others here on BP, I have said it before, its a testament to your character, please keep it up.When this OP came out 6 months ago, I had just gotten my BA II, so I was a little butthurt when you suggested I was not going to conquer the investing world.

It doesn't sound like they're a risk as a roommate/tenant, but I wonder what this says of their character.

Brick or Block come to mind as exterior attributes.

So, you could beat up the seller on price/terms for having to buy a death scene house and then rent it out for a while, change the color of the house, different landscaping, etc. changes the perceived character of the house from persons driving and walking by.

Do I attribute their success to their degree?

I attribute that the service that I provide for the 42 apartments I currently manage.