If I leave this amount in Sch-E, I get taxed at ordinary income tax rate at Federal and State level, which along with my regular W2 income can be substantial.

If 1031 is to be implemented it must be done on the property level.2. 1031 generally does not apply to IRAs since they are tax-exempt. 3.

Currently living in our home and plan on renting to keep low interest rate while we house hack a duplex to start our investing in real estate.  

They said that was too low for them, so I offered $175,000 and they accepted. 

I've never had something that low, but I'm also looking at roughly $30k in equity on this property. 

IF my numbers are truely "too low" I just looking gain confidence in how I am analyzing properties and estimating repairs.  1710 10TH AVE N, 37208: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1B0CoSbGxQFbRBVzXBERw...6121 Southampton Dr 38119: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1a3WBEcgv2SMggu5P2HrK...2014 Salem Mason Dr, 27208: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1Jzr5TN9PYhuiFuD2THLb...Spoke with a seller yesterday, before I go with these numbers I thought it best to ask for some guidance. 

I have noticed competitors charge as low as 10 to 15% but their quality isn't the best and then I have seen others charge 25 to 30% We remain in the middle and provide a small business experience with super host status.

Usually if you have several accounts and investments with 1 bank they will provide you with low to no lender fees and the better rate.The main issue here is that there is a lot of time/effort spent looking at your financials and documents to make sure there are no discrepancies, qualifying you, and sending Pre-Approval Letters, for you to just go with another lender that is offering you the better rate/fees.

•If your real estate broker’s license allows you to handle evictions, advertising low-cost eviction services can be one of the best lead generators.

The market still has relatively low entry points compared to other major cities, making it possible to find multifamily properties like duplexes and triplexes in the price range you’re targeting.