Wouldn't you agree that there are many finishes that hold up fine in non-rental situations that you would, 1) never put in a rental or, 2) expect not to last due to the fact that tenants generally don't take care of a property the way a homeowner would?

You must sell and buy "Qualified Use" property in order to qualify for 1031 Exchange Treatment.

The only 100% conventional loan I know of is VA and some loans made to medical doctors.....or to those who can show they don't need a loan.

Having rented both units out it has not been an issue until the issue of non payment from the downstairs unit has come up.

What causes people to sell and be motivated is what you look for, or what makes them buy.Foreclosures, loss of job or a promotion, bankruptcies, death, people move into nursing homes, have medical issues, get married, have more kids, kids take off to college, retirement, etc.

On average it takes 2 yrs to get permitted, ^months to build- 30 months of rates & tax's on a non performing investment?

I answered the judge honestly when I said that it was the easiest thing to prove and if he was evicted for non-payment, he was just gone as he would be if I could prove all of the other "activities" that were taking place in and around my property.

There are people that buy the non-water saver toilets on Ebay because they do not like the new ones.Just remember when you buy a toilet how long you plan on owning the property.

Tall 180 degree non fat peppermint hot chocolate with whip and no mocha drizzle from Starbucks!

Positives Out of the country, non paying tenantNo Equity is a sub2 or lease option (assignment - sandwich)What are comps?