I have purchased materials before and contractors refused to use them, typically due to poor quality.

If you want appreciation, identify markets with expanding industries, positive growth trends, and bright economic forecasts.Columbus, OH, is where most of my clients invest, and it's a mix of both cashflow and appreciation.

Because of what my goal is with this purchase , I am open to most ideas if it works.

Purchase price: $376,000 Cash invested: $20,000 House hack owner-occupied investment turned to long-term hold.

I'm considering purchasing a commercial office building that has 4 suites. 

Hot investment topic alert: Assumable mortgages and purchasing properties with one. 

@Jacorion WilliamsStarted by purchasing a duplex, lived in one side and did Airbnb on the other side.

I'm Eric - my wife and I are exploring purchasing our first rental property, ideally in the Pittsburgh area (especially the South Hills).

Then pursue a refinance to pull out your renovation costs, or sell when the market allows a larger spread between costs and selling price.The key is finding the right markets and deals that make economic sense for your flipping model.

Once when the replacement property is purchased and held by the 1031 Intermediary in an entity for you and once at the end when its finally transferred to you.