The key is comparing the different entities and identifying what fits your portfolio best.2. 

(finally, time to retire)I am trying to identify and rank my selling options to achieve the following:Minimizing capital gains/recapture taxes by getting as many properties into a 1031 exchange as possible.

Best to have the replacement property not only identified, but under contract when you sell, as many purchase fall apart.

So I run a spreadsheet to identify cash on cash, but to get realistic numbers in the spreadsheet I have to get do CMA for costs of the house, another spreadsheet for rehab, and use rentometer for potential rent.

Looking for help identifying an investment property in Austin and would like to talk to a realtor that works with RE investors.  

Feel free to shoot me a PM and I can give you a good introduction about:Marketing, Identify targeted areas, Talking to sellers, etc. 

They are really just looking for super obvious scam artists that have been identified previously.There are  2 viable multifamily financing options available for you.

Worst case scenario (in their mind) is you end up defaulting on the loan and their only recourse is to claim the property; if you get it far enough below market value that will set their minds at easeAs far as how to approach them once they are identified, I would say an introduction from another person who has already borrowed from them would be the best approach.

Question about Master Lease and 1031 exchangeI have a lead on a property and wondering when the timer starts for the sellers 1031 here is the particulars90 units needing of significant repair and re-position, property is currently @ 80% occupancy with most current rates significantly under market (units under market are month to month)Property is in a solid area and with the intended rehab investments will enable the 90% for 90 Days required for eventual agency debtThe owner wants to 1031 his money into other commercial properties which he does not yet have identified...he is thinking a lot less management oversightSo my question --  I've discussed a Master Lease with the seller giving me time to bring the property in the 90 for 90; however, checking to see when his timer starts for 1031 hoping it is when the option is executed? 

That being said, you've got 45 days to identify a replacement property :) In total, you have 180 days to identify and acquire a replacement property.