The IRS could apply this doctrine if it appears that the series of transactions are structured primarily to achieve a specific tax outcome, such as avoiding taxes.Regarding the 1031 exchange, while in-laws are not considered related parties, the transaction could still be scrutinized due to the complexity and nature of the other transactions involved.

Hi Loren,For tracking property details like upgrades, notes, and other specifics, many investors use a combination of tools.

A good broker should be able to tell you a range of rates given specific criteria if you can tell them what kind of deals you are exactly looking at (ex. in central Boston, 10-20 unit, 90%+ occupancy, 30% down).

// Shared Ownership, Different Rules TIC Owners: Hold fractional shares of the entire property, but no one owns a specific unit outright.

Specifically flooring and tile options.

The specific town may not be relevant for this questions, hence I'm skipping that..

If you have any specific go / no-go criteria, you can evaluate it on the web most likely. 

No problem, though—I can get close to $100K saved by the end of the year, so I’ll be in a much stronger position.My question is, is there a specific number I should be striving for that would put me in a good position to invest in real estate?

My next goal is to implement the BRRRR (Buy, Rehab, Rent, Refinance, Repeat) method, specifically in Birmingham, AL, and focus on Section 8 properties.With relatively good rehabs, I’m not looking to be a "slumlord"—I want to provide quality housing for tenants while also ensuring my investment is successful.I’ve heard mixed reviews about Section 8 tenants, but I’m eager to learn more.

@Jaycee Greene is pointing out that we need to be specific when we are planning to meet with people.