Regarding higher costs for tenants, we inform them they can turn down the thermostat(s) in rooms that don't need heating during the day (bedrooms) and those savings can help reduce total heating costs to tenant.If you do not use the furnaces in basement, be sure to run a heater or two down there to make sure pipes don't freeze--winter is only a few months away.

He's got the money, I've got the time/experience/location.I'll take out the loan (Private or Hard money PML HML) and Alfonso will provide the downpayment.Alfonso wants to use RRSP (aka Registered Retirement Savings Plan) money.

I have money saved for a down payment and once I start working I'll be good in the funds department. 

Hi All,I’m a new Investor currently looking and saving for my first deal and also have a strong interest in getting my real estate license.

(Save all applications along with notes if necessary surrounding each round of applications)

Save money by avoiding mistakes and fines. 

I am in saving mode and have saved up almost close to 6 figures so far to buy a place here in LA and possibly house hack. 

When the mortgage goes through I would like to repeat the process.I feel my core competency would be remodeling the structure to a high standard while saving a huge amount of remodeling fees through expertise, creativity and elbow grease. 

Since it is your first exchange believe me you want responsiveness and experience over saving a buck or two.  1031 is not a DIY and you should have support and coaching throughout the entire process start to finish and beyond.One place to ask would be at your local title company. 

Offer that and then worst case scenario you saved enough to dig out the oily soil