@Dave Foster what if the SFR is currently owner occupied?

Ok, now that you have taken your initial step, below are some quick links to get engaged. http://www.biggerpockets.com/starthere http://www.biggerpockets.com/ubg http://www.biggerpockets.com/meet Setting up Keyword Alerts How to Use @Mentions on BiggerPockets 25 Tips for Real Estate SuccessREI can be very daunting, but, before you go searching for that 1st buy, please take a few minutes to bone up on the tips in link below.http://www.realestate.com/advice/buying-your-first-investment-property/ Lastly, this site thrives on interactions and as such we encourage two way exchanges and look forward to educational and thought provoking ideas relevant to REI.

You'll receive the bigger blessing of access to their lifetime of memories in those houses.Yeah, we have a solid rapport now, but I don't live in the house next door (it's a buy and hold), so I have limited chances to interact with them.

@Robert Fullum I agree with @Dave Foster.

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@Dave Foster I had a couple questions regarding your answers on making 1031 x work for a investment property and  primary 1.

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However, this site thrives on interactions and as such we encourage two way exchanges and look forward to educational and thought provoking ideas relevant to REI.

However, this site thrives on interactions and as such we encourage two way exchanges and look forward to educational and thought provoking ideas relevant to REI.

@Kyandrea Fowlkes- Welcome to BiggerPockets, a place to interact with a vibrant REI group, learn the real estate business and language at near zero cost.