It can guide you to companies in your area.

I know most of the Homevestor guys here in town and they might be a good resource for you (experience + deals). 

And guide you in many other ways during the transaction.Having said that, if you're going to throw out a bunch of lowball offers hoping one of them sticks, then the Realtor is just spinning his wheels, and probably won't want to work with you.

Keep at it and stay active in the forums, they are a huge resource. 

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Wow - That's a mouthful and a lot to wrap your brain around so having a good QI to guide you through is essential (as well as a statutory requirement).Most folks will go into a 1031 like yours aggressively seeking replacements. 

The fact they are complaining online might be an indication the property manager dealt with them properly so be sure to ask the manager for their side of the story.I hope this basic guide helps.

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And if you intend to occupy one of the units, 100% of rents collected may be used to offset mortgage payment, thus reducing your DTIFannie Mae Selling Guide - B3-3.1-08: Rental Income (02/28/2017)[If a borrower has a history of renting the subject or another property, generally the rental income will be reported on IRS Form 1040, Schedule E of the borrower’s personal tax returns or on Rental Real Estate Income and Expenses of a Partnership or an S Corporation form (IRS Form 8825) of a business tax return.

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