You'll still work with a qualified intermediary and its a bit more pricey than a regular exchange but having your next property locked up ahead of time in a hot market can take a lot of pressure off.

I also let them know that I require a minimum one year lease and they are all (and individually) locked into that lease even if one of them decides they want to move out.  

My primary residence in CA is listed for sale now, and I will have plenty of cash when it closes.Just looking for general advice, questions for sellers (especially FSBO,) how to effectively lock the contract up pending the sale of my primary residence now, and any other advice/information you may like to volunteer.Please let me know if I forgot to include any critical information - I'm still learning a lot.I'll keep everyone posted on the progress.

Asking Price: $ 32,000Estimated Repairs: $20,000ARV: $67,000For more picture or to view vacant call to get the lock box code.                                                    

As auction.com close without a key f, so I assume I will get access and replace the locks.

I suppose that's why Dallas and Houston are still affordable today since they aren't land locked.

will keep my eyes and ears open 

You want to make sure you aren't locked into problems.

Maybe lock the exterior door?

Should we lock on the 4.375% rate or wait for it to go down?