He can initiate a 1031 exchange by selling his property to you, having the exchange documented on the settlement statements and having a qualified intermediary involved to handle the process. 

I am involved in a partnership. 

With the highest job and population growth of any city in Ohio, the incredible transformation of areas that 1 or 2 years ago were D- and now B+ its an exciting time to be involved in real estate in Ohio.

People get interested in real estate then realize there is some work involved and life just gets in the way.

He's finding more properties than I can get qualified to purchase.If you're looking for commercial (5+ units) @Nathan Holsather is a good bet as well.If you're looking for someone who does value-add residential, @Jordan Moorhead is both a rehabber and an agent.

Being from NJ, I can try to help you determine the area stats.Also, from personal stand point, as an MFH investor, I don't like to bet on appreciation.

if anybody knows people who are involved with buying and selling non performing and performing notes please list there names by replying to my post, thank yousome other strategies that i've came up with to find notes for sale are researching institutional buyers and sellers for mortgages back securities 

I have been involved off and on in the rental business with my dad and grandpa.

Would a HML be my best bet on this property .......... as i may have a better chance for being approved to do most of the repairs , as well as Having the best chance of getting a loan for the property?

The conventional may be my best bet, but I do have my house that I can work with.