Earlier this year we sold most of our material possessions, left our jobs, and began traveling around the country in search of opportunity and adventure.  

If they do, I will gladly take the case to defeat them.One caveat though: in a 1031 exchange you need to get the same amount of debt or higher.

@Zabrina HortonWhile one can partner with their IRA or solo 401k to invest in real estate by pooling their funds in an LLC, for example, very specific rules apply including not receiving any type of commission and not using debt financing.

if you borrow the money off your house, what would be the return after you service the new debt?

I recently obtained possession of a property that is currently occupied.

.- When the unit has passed a Housing Quality Standards (HQS) inspection as required by HUD, the resident will sign the lease with the landlord and take possession.

Half of it was given to me and the other half was exchanged for a debt that I did not think was collectible. 

Financing distressed debt acquisitions is likely the riskiest way to invest, and could very quickly buy you an entrance to the funny farm. 

I have no debt except for my mortgage and 3 kids (LOL). 

I’m single. 0 debt.