The biggest thing is to make sure the numbers they give you are fresh and consistent.

So if the debtor can pass the means test and qualify for a chapter 7 where everything is written down to zero and start fresh that is generally better than a chapter 13.

Bankruptcy is usually a safe bet, to be honest - as the other have said - it wipes out debt and then they start fresh.

Not to mention 3 hurricanes in 4 years.Now I own a lake front on fresh water near my home in Ohio.

They won’t be expecting the same money as their neighbors with the shiny new kitchen and fresh paint.Robert, even if you go the traditional realtor route, the seniors could be a good segment for getting listings. 

Unfortunately, your tenant has no reason to conserve, so why not turn the heat up to 80 and leave the window open for fresh air? 

Since we moved to having a dedicated cook during the week and have placed a strong emphasis on using fresh ingredients, with many of our recipes scratch-made, we draw rave reviews from the residents. - We have done significant repairs on the 15-bed (now a 16-bed, as we were recently approved by the state for 1 additional bed), and are slowly and steadily performing a facelift on this home. - We are in the process of implementing an activities calendar that will keep our residents active and engaged physically, mentally, socially and spiritually.- We have begun renovations on the 20-bed home, which will be that luxury/boutique home from our initial vision.

I think THIS can be better than a 1031 exchange because the seller will start off with a fresh depreciation schedule in the new property.

The advantage over a 1031 exchange is that you can take your time to find your next deal, invest outside of real estate, and, when you find your next property, you'll start over with a fresh depreciation schedule.In regards to your legal concerns, I look at it this way: the law tells us what we can't do.

But if it's a fresh year or more on the lease...