I don't want to always stay at her place since my kids are all teens now. 

While it would appear to be a bad move, the tenant in the upgraded apartment may be happier, stay longer, tolerate rent increases and be less trouble.

That way, they aren't working for free and are more likely to respond and want to work with you. 

You can exchange tax free into about a $2.8mm class B apartment complex.

Found a buildable lot in a gated resort community  seller is just wanting to get rid of after 13 years (seller is older and not using amenities any longer)   Lots are cheap, couple grand   Seller only used it for owne...

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This does very well with no complaints and I stay pretty full.The other place has King Suites( one bunk bed room) and already sleeps 23 so I've left this configuration alone for now.

The intent is torefinance them once I am done with the rehabs and I want to stay clear of theseasoning restrictions often seen on conventional loans.

That I would like to stay away from if it’s possible 

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