I've done a lot of DTS marketing and found that almost all my leads were either tire kickers or if they actually wanted to sell, the property had so many entanglements (multiple family members involved, tons of debt on it, municipal liens, etc.) it wouldn't even be worth it.

Which leads me to 2.2) I'd recast, not pay off the current position.

I don't have personal experience with it, but when the app was first developed, I contacted the developer and put the app through a fairly robust test usage to see if it's something I would want to recommend to my clients (I'm a CPA).I think the app is great for its intended purpose and I do recommend it to my clients now (and have for about 18 months now). 

And than we have all those requirements to meet to get clean designation. people forget the age of many of these homes; lead, mercury and asbestos. 

It almost feels like they make it difficult on purpose so they get extra revenue on late fees.

With those costs a new build with the purpose of selling is likely not worth it. 

Both strategies—flipping and long-term holds—can lead to financial freedom, but the key is to be realistic, patient, and adaptable.

Just struggling to find any good leads with not much access to mls and other paid services.

The IRS views it as taxable income because it’s not being used for the purpose of deferring taxes under the 1031 rules.For example, if you sell a property and only use part of the proceeds for the next investment, the leftover amount (after paying transaction costs, etc.) is taxed.

New construction requirements are for the sole purpose of keeping the trades working, elec, plumbing, mech, siding.