The IRS as stated that an investor may not use a 1031 exchange to purchase property from a related party when the objective is primarily to avoid tax. 

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I'd send the tenant a written notice (email is fine) that clogged drains will be on them if caused by objects dropped in the drain.

Your criteria should be as objective as possible and cannot discriminate against any protected class.  

Perhaps you can turn other assets around through zoning changes etc. but that's not the case with single family flips where the objective is to be in and out in a short period of time.  

There's no objective way to do it perfectly and it's just ripe for conflict.

Without taking a position on these policy proposals, staying objective and factual, I hope that we can agree that we do NOT need more demand for homes.

Did you and the realtor discuss your buying objectives before viewing properties?

Think at things like the demand for rentals, the possibility of property appreciation, and the property's closeness to services and job locations.Work with a Real Estate Agent: Assist a nearby real estate representative who focuses on investment homes and is cognizant of your financial objectives.

It’s important to figure out your goals and objectives, and then that will ultimately give you a few areas that you can narrow it down to.