The question you need to consider is, do they have something you want in exchange?

My questions is I have a 1031 exchange coming near the end of it grace period to purchase or pay the capitol gains tax, I was wondering if I could purchase Tax Lien Certificates and/or properties with my 1031..?

I asked Craig about DST's and TIC's because I was getting 2 sets of people to passively invest.Those who were exchanging and those who had cash to deploy sitting around.He said the DST's were way more involved and recommended working with them one on one to buy a property directly if possible versus syndicating for 1031.

The HOA is self managed now, that is allowed, but as soon as money is exchanged for services it's a whole different game.  

I am delighted to hear of your REI involvement and the plan to move ahead.You made the right decision to join the community.However, this site thrives on interactions and as such we encourage two way exchanges and look forward to educational and thought provoking ideas relevant to REI.

You can't just go in guns blazing, you have to offer them something they don't have in exchange for the house that they do have.Be friendly, helpful, and understanding.  

Worst case: heat exchanger is cracked, and you'll be better off just buying a new furnace.3) That sounds like it could be another condo's issue.  

I realize this is something that gets asked a lot and am hesitant to post, however I understand the importance of finding a mentor and am humbly asking for a hand.I currently work in I.T. and would have no problems offering my services in that arena in exchange.

Right now I'm doing a 1031 exchange that I need to buy a replacement property for $45k or more.

Even if you sell for double your purchase price right after you pay it off, you're getting a $36,000 payday in exchange for 3 years of paying out of your pocket to keep the place afloat.