Every real estate deal presents its own unique set of risks and they have to be treated on a case-by-case basis.

Deals are usually unique and it's somewhat of a waste of time to try and get all the pieces in place before you even do one.

As of 2014 the CA FTB requires anyone exchanging a property in CA for one in another state to file a 3840 documenting the deferral of the California-sourced capital gains so that they can hold you accountable to pay taxes on those gains if they are ever realized in a taxable sale down the road (this is often called the "California Clawback Provision").This is unique to California.

Reno is a unique market now that tesla head quarters are there.

Not sure how unique of a situation I have on my hands.  

@Casey Peterson You have a very unique family according to your profile, here is how I will do it if I were you.

The house is very unique and does not have comps in the area or surrounding areas.

I believe our market also poses unique challenges as compared to other markets (due to structural issues here, I believe most investors underestimate cap ex, for example).  

In fact, I wrote about a rather unique one that I have made several investments with, and they welcome all investors:Have I Found the Holly Grail of Passive Real Estate Investing?

Interested in any thoughts on which areas of Baltimore are best for buy-and-hold investors, and unique issues in B'more versus other areas.