Then, several single-family homes could fit the bill.Aiming for a cash-on-cash return of about 8% or higher is a solid baseline, but remember, this can fluctuate based on many factors including your specific market.

Remember that in any 1031 exchange:           - what property(ies) you buy have to be worth at least as much as what you've sold (net of closing costs but not net of mortgage)          - all of your equity ($2.4M) needs to go as down payment on what property(ies) you buy1031s are not good at deleveraging. 

I know a year may seem like a long time, but remember real estate investing is a long game.

If it's not worth it to you, then you can decide it's not for you. 

ty  If the deal makes sense for you even with the flood insurance, it may be worth it.

To me, it's worth the extra cost.

Haven't used it yet but worth a look if you're already using PriceLabs.

Remember, when it comes to taxes, thoroughness and compliance are your best defenses against IRS scrutiny.No matter what tax advice you receive, remember that the devil is in the details, and the IRS will scrutinize your claims closely.

From the what I remember a tenant has to give you 30 days notice when their lease expires. 

There is a neverending source of potential TC clients at whatever brokerage you plan to join, but you have to remember that each brokerage has a different back-end system that they work with.