The reason I went with UDirect is that I need one fairly quickly and they were recommended by a fellow member here.

Now, this likely varies a lot by location.

Now, property values have dropped—almost to the point where the capital gain tax I avoided through the exchange is offset by the decreased value.Has anyone found an effective 1031 exchange strategy that allows you to take advantage of the tax benefits while still buying the replacement property at a good price?"

Purchase price: $1,150,000 Cash invested: $300,000 Sale price: $1,628,000 Built in 1890, this Old Victorian was converted into a duplex in the 70's by a talented architect who made some unique and extraordinary custom design choices (read vaulted skylights) that made this property truly one of a kind.

Under the terms of my lease it states that if I evict them they are still liable to pay the rent for the remainder of the term.Lessee shall continue paying rent and all other charges for the Premises to the end of the term of this lease,whether or not the Premises becomes vacant by reason of abandonment, breach of the lease by Lessee,wrongful termination by Lessee or if the Lessee has been evicted for breach of this lease, to the extent saidobligation for rent has not been mitigated, abated or discharged, in whole or in part, by any law orordinance.My question to you landlords who have previously been through a fix or quite is "What would you do and why?"

They could be completely ignorant of how their PM operates or that the PM is losing them money hand-over-fist.Start by going to www.narpm.org to search their directory of managers.

All of this would be written out in an addendum to the sales contract and signed by both parties prior to closing. 

*Lake Anna, Reston Virginia*Originating in 1990, The Reston Town Center is a major employment and entertainment hub in the area, with companies such as Google, Leidos, Facebook, Microsoft, General Dynamics, and Fannie Mae, to name a few, more than 50 retailers, including an 11 screen LOOK Dine-In Cinema, CitySwing (Golf Simulator), a seasonal ice rink, many well-renowned restaurants and bars, and other highly attractive amenities such as a full service 243 bed hospital, a new metro, and the Dulles International Airport that is receiving $700 million renovations by 2026*Reston Town Center*Source: Rediscovering Reston-- the First Planned Community in the USSource: Washington Dulles International Airport to Expand Passenger and Cargo OperationsOne of the biggest points of discussion over the last few years has been around the office market, and how the rising office vacancies due to the shift towards a work-from-home and hybrid work schedule have pushed many companies to downsize or relocate out of previously major employment centers.

I'm local and definitely can see how that is a tough choice with the location.If it was by the numbers I'd say spend the money to make it worth as much as possible and try to sell, then use the profits to fund what you want to do next.

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