It took so long to get the approval that the financing bank required a higher down payment from the buyer, so they bailed.I emailed every real estate company in the area and told them I had an approved short sale so if they had someone that was getting frustrated waiting on a short sale approval or needed a 1031 exchange that I had an approval.

Good luck since we both jus starting we should definitely exchange information to help each other if you don't mind.

Came to WI with a student exchange and got stuck somehow :)With fiberglass, if yo have a proper vapor barrier behind it, it shouldn't start stinking and rotting - in theory.

Not everyone is as seasoned as you are and i thought that's what the forum is for......to get and exchange info.

Looking forward to exchanging ideas with you.Never been to Pittsburgh, PA ....what's the market like?

Foreclosed and resold '01 $135K, FMV today $135KOur current house we acquired (VIA 1031 exchange) for $186K in Oct. '01.

Search google for home exchange and home swap.

If you're coming out ahead from the proceeds they may be taxable unless you utilize a 1033 Exchange. 

@Dean B.One thing to consider is donating the land to the project as equity in exchange for a piece of the pie.

This includes the outside termination and the connections at and internal to the furnace.Combustion gases must be analyzed and compared to the unit specifications.The blower access door needs to be checked to make sure it makes a tight seal at the furnace.The fresh air intake grills and louvers need to be checked for blockage.The heat exchanger needs to be inspected for rust and corrosion.The burners need to be checked for proper ignition, burner flame and flame sense.The drainage system needs to be checked for blockage and/or leakage.