Try to put yourself in your friends' shoes, and it will be easier to understand this type of resentment. 

If I was in your shoes I'd probably 1031 it, especially if it would allow me to learn the process so I can be better prepared for future transactions.

Typically, the worst case is you have carpet and have to replace it all because the tenants never took off their shoes.

If you were in their shoes, wouldn't you wish you'd have chosen a floating rate loan and saved $2 million? 

We were in your same shoes a few months ago, (in Salt Lake City where real estate has been insane) except we are now under contract with our second investment property.

The upper tenant added area rugs, she didn't wear shoes.

Hey @Lee McCarthy, I was in your shoes at the beginning of 2016.

@Brandon Roberts if I were in your shoes I’d buy your next house contingent on the sale of your current house.

Originally posted by @Jason Ridout:@Patrick Britton"hell, most realtors can't spell their name, tie their shoes, complete a sentence, or be anything but greedy, selfish, wanna-be professionals."

Your area is hot for buyers and sellers as is the whole valley.Take those comish checks and save half of them for Real Estate." a little less clothes and shoes and a little for for your future".IF ONLY MY WIFE COULD DO THIS!!!