If I were the seller or listing agent, you wouldnt be buying the property, not just because of not providing the DU, but if the lenders response was that, it would immediately make me think that lender is completely incompetent and there was no way that deal would get to closing. 

Its their trash , make them pay 

Other empty drugstores are becoming plasma collection centers, thrift stores, and car washes.While repurposing drugstores can be challenging, especially when dealing with building design and community concerns, their prime locations make them ideal for creative reuse.

A 1031 exchange requires a fiduciary to receive the money and has strict rules around the whole process.

I talked with our CPA about doing a partial disposition but he thinks that "the insurance proceeds won't be taxable assuming all the money was put back into the property" and the "partial disposition is probably less favorable than doing a direct offset and just not putting new assets into service".I understand the first part ("the insurance proceeds won't be taxable"), but I disagree with not doing the partial disposition.

You could learn by owning a property while you are still here, but the strategy doesn't make sense.

We have full-time boots on the ground in each market, and have a team centralized at our HQ in Texas as well.If you're interested in speaking with some of our current clients, I'm happy to make an introduction.We've historically worked with Aleka in several capacities (as a client of her's while she was with Acorn and Oak and then as our BIC) and our experience with her was always great.Thanks!

A HELOAN will have a significantly higher rate than a cash out refi, but you'll need to look at your blended rate to see which option makes the most sense.

I would go back to that company as you are doing and reconcile this, bring plans, drawings, the license number and permit number with you to make sure you show you are doing it all within the city regs too so they can get you back online. 

I’d be happy to help make a few connections.