Since the real estate is part of the transaction you can't do the 1031 exchange.You could consider an installment sale, to potentially spread the tax liability over several years.

If you found a safe way to do lease options in Texas I’m all ears.

Are you able to close the transaction (have enough money (and/or credit) ?

@Marko BukvaI'm not entirely clear on the plan and ownership, but there are potentially several different types of tax at play for a transaction like you're discussing - gift taxes, estate tax, income tax, property tax, documentary transfer tax, etc. 

Since you’re looking for a safe neighborhood with good rental potential, consider areas with strong job growth, good schools, and steady rental demand.

Be safe out there. 

Cant speak for Nashville, but nationally Redfin recently released a report on their own transactions (they can see both sides of it) that average commissions have risen.This is no surprise to me as I predicted this would happen far in advance of the settlement.

We currently use a mix of apartments.com/Rentmanager to record transactions.

If they refuse or seem evasive, consider it a red flag.Financial transactions require trust, and unfortunately, my experience with Century Key Capital has shown me that borrowers must stay vigilant to protect themselves from hidden costs.

In the end, it cancels out any benefit.Loss of Key Homeowner BenefitsIf you sell your home to an LLC or S-Corp, you’ll lose:$250k/$500k capital gains exclusion on selling a primary residence.Homestead exemption on property taxes.Owner-occupied insurance rates, which are cheaper than rental insurance.Substance Over FormIn tax law, the IRS looks at the substance of a transaction, not just the form.