Additionally, the replacement property must be real estate to qualify under IRS rules.

Yes, I’ll check with regional building, but curious for additional thoughts here.

Helps you stand apart from similar 4 bedroom homes and if you choose to pursue a rent by the room strategy in can create additional cash flow.

Additional resources and tools via brokerage.... 

Might be an additional cost there.If units are updated, capex items look good, leases and tenants look solid, and there are no other regular expenses besides the 5200 in insurance/property taxes then I like this deal.  

This is great info!

Additionally, they may have in their contract that if the property is sold that their company will broker the sale through their own brokerage company.Lease Option Partnership Benefits- The property is purchased at a discount which creates instant equity at the start of the investment.

I have been only contacting those people who sign up or request info but would like to start some cold out reach. 

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So I disputed the additional charge.