And the industry's internal attempts at standardization and voluntary regulation such as the FEA (Federation of Exchange Accommodators) have truly resulted only in enhanced industry advocacy.The problem you note of the risk of lag time in an exchange and change of ownership is valid and can be effectively addressed with the simple use of dual signatory segregated exchange accounts.  

Not one square inch has gone untouched.  

Obviously, interest-only on any portion of the mortgage enhances that challenge.

There can be a huge disparity of quality and if a property doesn't capture and/or enhance the best features of the house, it won't create the necessary interest to draw in a prospective tenant.3.

Brush up on building code requirements: in basements you're looking for egress windows that are 5.7 sq feet or more openable (3ft by 3ft casement style windows work best), and ceiling heights 6ft 8 inches or greater (as little as 6 ft 4 inches is ok under ductwork and beams though)2.

This means that if you want to add features that enhance the property but may not conform to the standard checklist used by appraisers, you may not receive the desired appraisal value.

For all, we prefer tiling the tub surround with 6 inch square white ceramic tiles.For counter tops, laminate is our standard.

Value Add real estate acquisitions are properties that require improvements which will enhance their value and ultimately increase its cash flow.

Purchase price: $300,000 Cash invested: $75,000 I bought this new SFH as I exited from a duplex property and used the 1031 exchange to put all the proceeds to this new SFH.By the time I bought this house the interest rates started inching towards 5%.I got the 30 year mortgage and currently I am paying about 1700/month for mortgage/taxes/insurance and getting a rent of about $2100 per month.

drunk and fell off a 3 story veranda that kind of thing.A developer I worked for in Lake Co ca I was the broker on his project he had a lake front one.. and some dude drunk decided to dive off the 3 story veranda.. well clear lake at certain times of the year is not clear at all.water was only about 18 inches deep he went head first... and while did not die was injured and well you can guess the rest..