Holding Guidelines for 1031 Exchange PropertiesWhile the Department of the Treasury Regulations and numerous rulings make it very clear that you must have the intent to hold your 1031 Exchange property for rental, investment or use in your trade or business, they fail to define exactly how long or over what period of time you need to hold your relinquished properties or replacement properties in order to qualify for a 1031 Exchange pursuant to Section 1031 of the Internal Revenue Code or Section 1.1031 of the Treasury Regulations.Property Purchased Just Prior to 1031 ExchangeThe Internal Revenue Service has routinely taken the position if you purchased your relinquished property just prior to your 1031 Exchange transaction that you have actually purchased and are holding the property for sale (inventory) rather than holding it for rental or investment.

I recommend either creating your own calculator or team up with an investor/realtor...ideally a local realtor that has numerous investments in your market and have them mentor you.

I have numerous companies ask a lot of questions and then decide not to quote.

I have read the BiggerPockets investing in real estate book and also read Rich Dad Poor Dad numerous times and I am motivated to be financially free and get out of my 9-5 job eventually.

Many people have numerous llc's to keep properties individually protected.

As I've posted numerous times, you can't beat granite tile for material cost and durability for a rental. $5/ft for tile plus underlayment & 2 layers of ply.

@Max McQueen  If you are looking to grow a portfolio you will need to build relationships with numerous lenders.

It offers numerous benefits, such as potential rental income, property appreciation, and tax advantages.

Our front door and window was left open numerous times.

The easy way to help you was mentioned numerous, literately numerous times.