The first 2ish years were smooth - the last year has been really tough though and we wanted to wait out the end of her lease.Thanks for your advice!

In the parks where I can deal directly with the owner, business seems to go more smoothly.  

Jeremy with Inside Out Renovations will be speaking about the specific system used to smoothly and efficiently complete a rehab.  

Wholesaling doesn't tie up capital for too long and can be quick money if things go smoothly.

Your post is a great 1031 Exchange case study, however sorry it's not flowing smoothly for you.

I went through the How to Analyze Deals Guide and it went smoothly except for Investment Basis and Property Price.How should I set these on a property that was once my home and now turned into a rental.Purchase Price: $100k (lived there for 3 years, been renting 6 years)Down Payment: $0, $0 Closing Costs (seller paid)Refinanced once, Closing Costs: $2000If Sold Property Today, out the door profit after taxes: $50kLoan Amount Remaining: $80kI am trying to analyze my options between:1.

Get rid of the tenant and the ride should smooth out going forward.

I've been using Venmo and it's been pretty smooth.

I'd do that deal again in a heartbeat, even though it was a six month close and there was ample acrimony- in fact, it was the most difficult closing I've ever done by far.A second deal I did with a wholesaler went much more smoothly- it was a totally decrepit two family in my neighborhood, and I just had to buy it and fix it up.

I'm not at all sure the process would have been as smooth as it has been if I went with a regular bank that occasionally does VA loans.