@Toni Annis banker is partially correct regarding the 1031 portion of things.To qualify for 1031 treatment the tax payer for the old property needs to be the same tax payer for the new property.  

An LLC owned by husband-and-wife is given the same joint tax treatment as your joint return would.

And while I believe most lenders tend to the ethical side, it's the people who aren't that force us to create rules/regulations to protect everyone else.There does seem to be some nick-nack fees there, but all told, at that rate, it seems like you should just zip the lip, grab that cash, and RUN!

This way the IRS can't challenge your valuation by asserting the other party has treated the transaction inconsistently with your treatment.

So long as my morals or ethics isn't crossed, you have to look at the big picture.

What I bring to the table:- Stable income/employment history- Handy and technically minded- Great with excel and programming, should translate well to custom analysis tools and automation- Commitment and discipline to spend the next decade grinding and doing whatever (legally and ethically) it takes to be successful.Thank you for taking the time to read this, and thank you to everyone involved with bigger pockets for facilitating this community.  

We have had FOUR pest control treatments and it appears we are near the end of the infestation and after a FIFTH treatment and inspection on November 3rd, we may be able to move into the dining room and kitchen like normal people. 

He is under a legal and ethical obligation to get the best possible deal for the seller.  

These are professionals with additional training and a stricter code of ethics.

These are professionals with additional training and a stricter code of ethics.