Is it too late to go after her(previous owner) in court?

One way is to invest in individual projects which provides them an opportunity to really get a sense for the impact that their financial investment is making.

The fact that you can measure the thickness of the financial cushion you've built between you and poverty also helps lessen the sting of the years that you spend clawing as hard as you could to get somewhere.I think a lot follows from being clear on those two points starting out.

The only time personal guarantees may not be required is if: the property is underwritten commerciallythe corporation is established for at least three yearsthe corporation can provide three years full financial statements and corporate tax filings that are strongthe corporation has a high asset base, andthe corporation has positive cash flow and consistent net profitDo you set up a holding or operating company?

(Fyi did take both contractors to court and won, but who knows if I'll ever see my money)..

Now you have to weigh how long it will take him, vs waiting for someone else to be able to get there and finish it, then factor in the added cost of the new crew vs what you're losing in revenue waiting for him and see which one works out better financially.

I get the feeling the 1031 is the smartest financial move, but I'm not sure how much time and energy I'll have to put into it, particularly since I don't personally believe the Seattle area is a great place to invest in any longer.

Whereas I just wanted a clean financial transaction.

They are obviously financially struggling which makes them high risk.

Also, if you ever have an eviction, there are court costs and attorney fees.