It would probably have to be a fairly cheap house (or duplex would be even better) but real estate is all about getting your foot in the door.

We don’t buy those and sounds like you're aware to look for a slightly better property yourself already.Detroit has the the highest rent to price ratio in the country…and we’ve found the best balance of price/location within the area.Here is a picture of my portfolio...as you will see.

The only thing better than that would be the first option and actually complete the 1031 and don't pay any tax at all.Feel free to reach out if you'd like to process further.

This will be informed by where you invest because certain markets are better for certain strategies than others4.

This is purely my observation, but you also seem to regard yourself as being above, or better, than everyone else.

I've found that my manager GC's better than any other GC I have previously worked with.

Does anyone have any suggestions for modifications to better cover both parties?

You're not going to find better long term appreciation than California. 

Better yet and probably and easier sell.. is to have the seller wrap their own first and let them make some delta..

Yes it's better than buying a money pit but it's adding up.