Get specific in those details in terms of number of units, square footage, rehabbed/fixer upper, and start analyzing those deals daily.

Seems like there is something going on in the area in terms of development but I'm not aware of it. 

And the mezzanine financing can also be quite expensive in terms of loan costs and interest rate.So a reverse exchange can be a good idea if you find the perfect replacement property and have not had time to sell your relinquished property yet.

In terms of downside, you have decreased flexibility in the future. 

BP is an awesome resource to help make the right connections.You likely have some equity built up in your property which gives you a great leg up to get started.Feel free to shoot me a DM - maybe we can set up a call to review what options might make most sense for you in terms of investment types, location, etc.

I own a few properties and also run a property management company myself.I think one thing you could do after this situation is simply talk to your property manager and tell him what you expect in terms of communication during these types of situations going forward.

We are looking to start rehabbing some properties and renting them long term, however we have hit a snag finding what we were hoping for in terms of investor loans.  

Anyway, I wanted to weigh in whether to create an LLC or INC, in terms of tax write offs and liability protection.

Plus contacting real lenders is great practice in and of itself.In terms of repairs, from what more experienced investors have told me, they have yet to find a property which needs *nothing* at all in terms of upgrades, even if it's just a few new GFCI outlets in the bathroom, new cabinet fixtures in the kitchen, new living room carpets, or a fresh coat of paint. 

Our agent is busy and kind of slow in terms of offer writing.