But  if pressed in an audit what will the exchange account statements show - $17K in cash going to you!!!  

I'd be glad to take an independent look at it for you and help you get a good one this time.

Some are better than others, and some offer more complete assistance than others because some lack the personnel by choice to offer direct consulting or audits, let alone assistance in case of a regulatory review.The economic reality for RCG is we could not afford to provide assistance to retailers and community owners at acceptable pricing levels if we were not already invested in those products and services because of our work with seller finance operations.

And there may also be times when a hold period of much longer than a year is not enough to demonstrate intent to hold as in the situation recently of a developer who had his exchange disqualified upon audit after holding it for almost 12 years through the market crash.  

If you are new, I would recommend a KW or Remax or Real Estate One brokerage...the splits and fees can be higher than an independent, but the training and services will help you until your wings are dry and you can fly on your own.

I am interested in advice and proper guidance in the matters of real estate investing, overall wealth building, and financial independence which is why I greatly appreciate this website and its many articles.

Also, the Greater Cleveland REIA meets in Independence. 

Hey Real Estate Guru's,I'm a newbie, but I'm looking to learn, grow, invest and provide financial independence for my family.  

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I've always been interested in seeking financial independence and recently realized that I also had an interest in Real Estate and the opportunities it can provide.