Yes you can buy 2 properties as long as the combined price is the same as the net sale price of the one sold @Dave Foster is the expert and I use him for all my 1031 transaction.

You are looking for a combination of 3 things: sufficient vacant land, residential and commercial, all in 1 property and affordable.

Given your experience as a realtor and your willingness to bring in private investors, a combination of private money lending and perhaps a construction loan could be a strong approach.

Your current tracking methods, combined with your credit report and tax returns, should generally meet lender requirements

The Pointe Clear Dr acquisition was financed through a combination of Partner Driven capital and strategic funding sources.

The modern turf is pretty realistic looking.

Your insights into how these smaller, specialized shops operate and the value one can bring by helping them modernize are incredibly valuable.

@Gayle EisnerI have a friend in Marina and there has been a lot of building in the area and combined with the risks with the battery factory might outweigh the eventual exit strategy for waiting. 

What made me interested in this deal was the combination of the property's potential and the neighborhood's growth.

The market conditions in Crocker, MO, combined with the property's solid structure, made it an ideal candidate for a quick, profitable renovation.