Or you can just be flexible on closing those properties so he can line up the 1031.

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.- Most cities do NOT care if an owner lives in basement, but will not allow a tenant to unless baement has legal egress window.3) Check local statutes if any limitations on how many unrelated roommates are allowed.4) Check with local building dept to see if rental inspections and corresponding requirements.5) Local statutes allow locks on bedroom doors?

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@Nathan Gesner is on it with the house hack.

@Anthony Dupre depends on the lender. one possible way to avoid due on sale is to time it with Refi.

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