You claim you don't have time but here you are again making libelous claims against people.

Got the termite treatment done with some help, carpets removed, bathroom demoed, measured for windows and doors, working on putting a complete bid package together for Home Depot (If you spend more than $1500, you can request them to give you a bid price which is usually a bit cheaper). 

If you negotiate a good enough deal that pays you then complete the transaction with the investor to buy the house you have under contract.

The easiest way to do that would be for your tax payer and their taxpayer to complete the 1031 as tenants in common on the new MF property.  

Would love to get some schooling from you more experienced Pro's out there on the best completely legal and ethical way to structure this.

So here's my scenario and question...The seller made an insurance claim to have his roof replaced after a recent bad hail storm.

The seller was renting it out previously and the renters completely destroyed the home.

If you negotiate a good enough deal that pays you then complete the transaction with the investor to buy the house you have under contract.

Here's a simple example:Price: $50kRenovation: $30kHolding costs: $5kRenovation complete!

I am completely new to Real Estate but have wanted to begin this journey for a long time.