and of course the majority of notes out there that are sold off are on owner occ properties so that brings in a whole nother level of guidelines one MUST follow. 

Condo's can be tricker, but like anything else you have to have a strategy, set guidelines and move on if it doesn't fit your criteria. 

Stuff like strange down payment or LTV guideline?   

In fact, you can purchase a property from a wholesaler with a realtor, you just have to provide their fee in most cases.Once you are familiar with figuring out each of the "givens" in the equation above you will be ready to make an informed offer, until then your are gambling and not investing.

Interesting, I appreciate the NAR Ethics quote and all and do follow their guidelines, but how the heck are you going to enforce it?  

Originally posted by @Luke Spooner:@Bradley Sriro the other option is wait for another year and continue to save, observing the fall out from the Corona Virus and see what potential deals come up.....Waiting is always an option but it's a bit of a gamble because you have to hope that your savings rate keeps pace with the appreciation in South Florida.

@Ethan Atkinson, if you’re in a time crunch, I’ll quickly share my experience I have had no issues at all in placing my clients into DSTs replacement properties within the 45-day guideline.

If you plan to make the home your PR in a year, you may want to look at the cost of doing a 1031 along with the stress of meeting the 1031 guidelines, and compare that to what you'll potentially be saving in taxes, Not to mention, any ramifications for turning a 1031 into a PR. 

As of today, Decempber 7th, 2020, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac put out new Resort Condo Guidelines that determines if a condo project will be considered ineligible for their standard financing options. 

As of today, Decempber 7th, 2020, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac put out new Resort Condo Guidelines that determines if a condo project will be considered ineligible for their standard financing options.