The condo complex was well maintained and near a college and highways with easy access to downtown.

Most are just on cinder blocks or footings instead of full foundations which is very rare for the Northeast.

And Ann Sabbagh at Seacoast Mortgage has access to another product with 15% down and a few other parameters I can’t remember.

Sidewalks are a huge one especially...the city/town/village owns the sidewalk if you need to block it for some reason (you need a permit), but come time to replace it, remove snow, etc. it belongs to the property owner.

In the 16 months I’ve been in my home the value (redfin/and Zillow do grain of salt) has nearly doubled what I paid due to some expensive flips a block away.

Look to access it via a cash out refinance or a HELOC.

Where do I access pre forclosure listings?

We also have excellent credit, good relationships with Hard Money lenders, and access to approximately 100K credit for rehabbing. 

Safe, readily accessible w/ little to no fees.  

1031 will only give you access to 70% of the equity.