Real estate investment is a stable way to increase income over a while.

After my mother passed away a decade ago, this home fell into disrepair. 6 months ago, having now qualified as an attorney and having a stable cash flow, I decided to rehab the home whilst living in England (the home is in Florida).

check if the association allows you to rent it out for both long and short term rentals. looking for expenses in can be covered with rent like any other RE. is the association finances stable.

That will allow you to purchase a property that's more likely to be stable- and a better first experience. 

Looking for stable or growing population, varied work industry (not just one main industry), B/C class areas, 1% rule (min 6% cap rate).  

I lived in Spain for years and now have an old friend who wants to purchase a home and retire in the Barcelona area.

If I were you I would also ask a white male friend to pose as your wife's long-time stable husband on appraisal day.

That's exactly what the 1031 is - an opportunity to act like a tax deferred retirement transaction but outside your retirement account. 

With that said, the idea of being able to help somebody hoping to retire soon avoid a big tax hit like the one that would occur with selling an asset is definitely appealing as well as, hopefully, the possibility of purchasing an already rented property and removing that stress from the equation.

Visualizing helps you in creating fulfilling personal relationships, reaching your health goals, and acquiring the wealth you desire through your real estate investments so you can retire early or make a difference through important causes. 4.