The fact that you have private capital available and ready to go is very helpful and will go a long way in getting your first deal started.There are several ways you could pay back your investors/lenders, most commonly with some sort of refinance.

Area wise C/B areas are the most common.

HELOC's are a common investment tool.

The most common portfolio style loan in Texas is a 20 year adjustable rate loan.

Just to keep you from running down the wrong trail here.Environmental engineers do some tangentially related work to wetlands, but primarily focus on waste management, water management, soils/erosion management, public health (water/sewers), and environmental protections.

It is a common question.

Lawrence,The inspection is a very common part of the insurance process now. 

The mortgage company will not release the title until the mortgage is paid off anyway.For the 1031 exchange, if you are both considered tenants-in-common, then you would be exchanging your 50%. 

In this structure, the tenant pays a base rent amount and their pro-rata share of the property’s real estate taxes, insurance, and common area maintenance, commonly referred to as “Additional Rent.”

Is this common?