Then the bottom fell out and it lost 85% of it's value shortly after I sold it in no time flat.

. $500 flat Security Deposit.

That might eliminate the need to make the 2nd property part of the 1031 altogether. 

Finally I met with just a few of them with prepared questions to see if it was a fit.I was not interested in the flat fee companies, they did not work for me.

My goal is to why a duplex or a four flat and house Hack it with my girlfriend.

I’d like to purchase a duplex or 3 flat with my proceeds and house-hack it.

If they want to be done with the property but still collect some income, you can avoid banks altogether and do a promissory note with the seller directly.

If the lease is month-to-month then you can start charging back the water with proper notice, or start collecting a flat monthly fee to cover the expense.

Hi All,I have an offer in on a 4-flat in Chicago, 2 and 2 side by side style.

In review of it though, my mother-in-law who worked over 30 years in the legal department for a large Fortune 500 company flat out said it was THE worst easement she had ever seen written up in her entire time.