This is an investment property, and I thought since I have the cash, I can benefit from an all-cash purchase and hopefully get a lower price.My questions are:1) Does it make sense to buy with all cash, and refinance in a few months, knowing i will pay closing costs twice?

Negotiations were very difficult mainly because I had won, or thought I won, the auction 3 times in a row.

It could be illegal to charge a $5,200 security deposit in your state, depending on Maine's landlord-tenant laws.

Aren’t you losing out on the real estate tax benefits using retirement accounts?

If you cannot find a deal in Jacksonville, look an hour south to Orlando...With tourism and hospitality as its main economic drivers and backed by unprecedented population and employment growth, Orlando’s multifamily market is thriving.The metro added almost 47,000 jobs in the 12 months ending in May 2018, keeping Orlando well above the U.S. average.

I do have my thoughts about the benefits of 1031 now, after I've done my first. 

Hey BPers,Got an offer accepted on a townhouse for a good price but it is a master on main (two bedroom, two bath).

One of the main advantages is that is was cheaper than buying a single-family home.

The main consideration is if they are active voting members or completely passive. 

The property mainly needs roof and HVAC work.Thanks for your input,Ian