-- Of course I realize that we could make much, much more $ by keeping the propert(ies) and renting them out long term to tenants (and we have other properties that are, and will be rented out the traditional way), but we have a heart for entrepreneurs and RE investors and really want to help some young person be successful who otherwise might not have that opportunity.

Worst case scenario, find a transactional funding company (most hard money companies will do this as well) to lend you the money to close on your front end transaction before re-selling to your end buyer.Good luck Dustin!

I felt like I had my dreams crushed when my re agent told me it was unethical to wholesale and I should stay away! 

That's actually a great point to speak with a RE attorney.

So if each of your smaller buildings were $400K then in order to use both and fully defer all tax you'll need to purchase a building for at least $800K to absorb both of the sales.The 1031 process is a little detailed but that is what your QI is there for. 

You can learn, file, pay fees, get rejected, re-apply as many times as you want.Just because it doesn't appear complicated, doesn't mean its easy.

I guess the seller's attorney thought it wouldn't hurt to ask me...I agree re: being concerned about the HOA's lack of responsiveness.

I left the field of architecture to pursue a career in RE Development.

Shawndrika Hardie instead of wholesaling why not get your RE license?

Are you representing a buyer as a RE or are you buying it for yourself?