The property I would buy is in her LLC but she would like the dream home she’s building to be in their personal names, can she use a 1031 exchange at the end of the 3 year balloon when I pay her off and use those proceeds towards a new construction build?

I use State Farm for my personal residence; it's bundled with my auto insurance.

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Be prepared to answer a lot of tough questions about the risks and the process in general.On the plus side, having to pay cash and be at the auction in person usually roots out the "know nothing" buyers that drive prices up.

You could try driving for dollars.In general, the easier you make this person's life, the more valuable you'll be to them.

Personally, we spent about a year and a half listening to podcasts, reading a bunch of REI books, and talking to experienced investors before we felt the time is right.

Not necessarily but I felt as though I didn’t need to spend more time there personally.

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I’d prefer to buy in the path of progress, and was wondering what areas you guys think will appreciate the most over the next 10-20 years?

The person does pay her back and she did report the interest income.