Leave percentages to the stock market.I'll give you an example:  If two investors started with $100k. 

Has anyone ever considered placing security deposits in the stock market?

Do you think this is only delaying the correction in the stock market? 

I'd take $100K and give it to financial planner; think mutual funds, bonds, and lower risk stocks.

But i wanted to clear two factors around the 1031 exchange. 

Investors profit with Principals on the deal...that's how it works, but if your "Teachers Union" investors are simply owning stock market shares in the company on the stock exchange they are "Playing the Market" up and downs and are not sharing in the profits of the company.

We typically discuss market trends, off market properties, exchange recommendations on dependable handymen, rehab crews, etc.We've had a few guest speakers come through as well to touch on different related topics.

Hi All, I have an rental property in Houston, TX that I would like to 1031 exchange into a duplex in California.

Seriously, INVESTORS, stock up on rubber gloves.

This will vary so wildly with location that I wouldn't put much stock in any one answer.Where I am, I wouldn't consider a property unless I was clearing at least $1,000 a month on it.