My comments here were to encourage all to move forward and learn to operate at the highest level and be successful.Come see my latest deal at "my first mobile home flip in Southern California" on bigger pockets  I picked this home up on short sale for 50.13% of ARV.  

Probably have to pick up the tab for a new appraisal though.

Buyers get to pick title companies right?

Since then I picked up another duplex from my coworker last month and am currently working on a new deal through conventional financing. 

We pay him 12% markup and I pick out and buy most of the items you can see -- tile, cabinets, vanities, sinks, countertops, appliances, lightening, etc.  

While watching or listening to podcasts you probably will noticed one or two that would pick you wife's interest.

I wouldn't mind picking your brain more via phone and/or buying you lunch.That's a great idea to get a new appraisal done.

I do have a few 1031 questions and thank you in advance for the answers:  Lets assume I get close to my sale and don't have a replacement property picked out but am optimistic that in the following 45 days I can pick out three potential properties.  

Talk to the brokers in your area, share your goals and pick the one that would be the best fit.

I'd pick the investor who only knows 2 strategies and applies them both, rather than the investor who knows 15 and applies none.