Most would agree that, barring any contradictory information, holding a property for a year is appropriate to demonstrate that intent.The timelines come into play when you start an exchange.  

Playing with debt and short term, high IRR equity deals is somewhat of a game of musical chairs.  

Some play market.

I’d love to hear your thoughts, and as a bonus if you have a good question that I ask and get a good answer, I’ll make sure to share it with you.Food for thought!

That is where BP will come into play.  

Even when I'm aware and I default a borrower for doing this, if I can see that there is progress with a refinance, I'll usually file my NOD to "Alert" the parties that I'm not playing (and to start the clock in case the transaction falls apart...happens all the time) but, i'll hold off on publishing (my scenario assumes non judicial foreclosure, meaning, not using the court system) to give them time to facilitate the transaction.

He does some value add office plays.

I have my real estate license and hope it can play a big part in acquiring properties.  

No matter how I try to approach it with her, it ends up getting pushed to the side because the idea of 'playing with our money like that' stresses her out. 

As a new user to BP but someone who has done well with the three properties I’ve owned, I was taking a look through the forums seeing what screening tools others were using and thought it was interesting how much of an emphasis the 2% rule & 50% rule played out as a starting point for many.