However if you purchase a unique property with a view, close to town, etc.

**Portfolio Lenders**: Some portfolio lenders, who hold loans in-house instead of selling them on the secondary market, may be more willing to work with unique situations like yours.6.

Thinking that this was mostly unique to my city, I have traveled to a few areas where I have seen this same idea and heard from other travelers their same stories.

Example: A backsplash that is a different color from rest of the kitchen (a warm green or red against white and grey walls), a tile that has a unique look or pattern to it, crown molding on cabinets, or a unique light fixture.

.- AirDNA is more accurate in areas with more comps and less variation in amenities and unique properties.- Check results against enemy methodBest of luck! 

This helps demonstrate that the property was acquired with the intent of being a long-term investment, rather than just a quick flip, which is important for the 1031 exchange to qualify.That said, each situation is unique, and there are exceptions.

And I am thinking the 997 is to get you in the door then hammer the up sell which is how ALL gurus work nothing unique about the system and tactics. .

Chicago has some great meetup groups and unique groups of investors across the different Chicago markets. 

Hey Bruce, I wanted to point out one other potential option that hasn't been voiced, it works in Denver for me but check the rules in Littleton specifically with your permit.

So I definitely need to do a better job of getting the lots entitled (permitted) by starting the process well before they're needed.That being said, that permitting process and the area itself create a very unique situation that I believe helps deter anyone from coming in and doing large scale building.