Tax sale can be very rtechnical and speciic to each state or even each county.

I just moved out of Houston (Sugar Land) after living there for the last 12 years.

Purchase price: $300,000 Cash invested: $65,000 Sale price: $455,000 This house needed a full renovation to compete in the challenging Austin, TX housing market.

Can it still qualify for 1031 because the rule is u have to live in it or rent it for 2 out of 5yrsSecond, if I buy a property, renovate it and sell within 3/4 months, can it qualify for 1031 because I heard u have to hold it for 1 yr.Is coop sale and exchange with purchase of single family home "like kind" of exchange?

Could someone clarify how a cash out refinance would work after new construction.

I put some numbers below into this Rent or Sell calculator.https://www.narpm.org/members/resources/rent-vs-sell-calculator/ESTIMATES ON ROI (15 year time frame)at 5% Appreciation would profit $100K if SELL nowat 6% Appreciation would have $3,500K more if KEEP and sell after 15 yearsat 7% Appreciation would profit 122K if KEEP and sell after 15 years(Assuming a conservative 6% ROI on money invested from sale.)NOTE: The property appreciated 10% in the last year so I’m thinking 7% over the next 10-15 is reasonable.DETAILSSale Value: $520,000 (Best guess)Paid: $437,000Original Mortgage: $415,000Mortgage Balance: $380,000Interest: 3.375%Monthly mortgage: $2,899Mortgage Difference: $1064Annual Taxes, Insurance, HOA etc**: $20,345**$13,865 (Non Homestead tax) $4,680 (HOA) $1,800 (Landlord Insurance)Monthly Rental Charge $3,500*Appreciation 7%Years to Hold: 15More assumptions used in ROI Estimates Above90% occupancy,15% capital gains charge6% selling feeRate of return on gains if selling now instead 6%Annual maintenance 1%Annual rent increase 4%$3,500 is slightly aggressive. unlikely I could get more.Thanks in advance for any constructive thoughts and comments!!!!

The property i am planning is not listed for sales, is there such thing as negotiation service for hire to help me to convince the owner to sell his property?

After that, it is up to the new owners.For property taxes, it depends on when notices were sent and when you sold.

Currently, there is no charge for this service (but don't hold your breath very long).  

I figured once we use our own cash to buy we wouldn’t have issues getting a refi on a cash flowing house after the rehab.