Buyer is asking to go straight to escrow since we both agree on the deal.

They could use the tax break for gifting into someone's 529 and I wouldn't claim the money that goes straight into the kids 529. 

It takes usually the totally non affiliated retail investor on here to set things straight.

Although the plan checkers in Long Beach need to study the code a little more, the requirements are pretty straight forward. 

Just go straight for a construction loan.

check out ocean lakes resort myrtle beach sc, you can get into a lot of properties for 600-800k stilt beach home-4 -5 bed with a 70-90k gross revenue. great rental area, has no str restrictions and is 318 acres gated and secured straight to the ocean.

I would be straight up and say "I really appreciate the mentorship and guidance along the way but I am now at the point where I would like to take my business to the next level and I wanted to see if you would be interested in a joint venture." 

I would contact your local title company and get a straight answer. 

I want LONG term tenants and I dont do anything different on rent increases or any other factors that wouldn't be done in a 12 month lease- if they want to leave, be straight up with me..... if you are a PITA, I can easily get rid of you.

Sounds like it's straight up not an exchange because he already owns the like kind property he's trying to build on.