But the property gets reported on the joint return just like yours.Some clients will prefer to have a "quiet title" transfer done right before sale so the deed matches before sale and 1031. 

If seller goes under contract with another offer, do you believe judge could award the sale of the property to us?  

I am also considering learning wholesaling considering that will help me acquire capital faster than just having my M-F sales job while also learning more about real estate.

The house we rented out has $157,000 in equity based on current estimated sales value and our other house we live in currently (we just had appraised) has $130,000 in equity. 

A Lease Option is not a sale so you probably don't have double closing costs.

For new builders, you need to visit the sales office with them on your first visit. 

I recently considered using a 12mm water resistant laminate (was on sale at $2/sqft) that had a real wood look and is click lock (floating) laid down. 

So, you'll find things like sales and listing history.

Purchase price: $186,000 Cash invested: $100,000 Sale price: $515,000 This house was in BAD shape, bank owned, and no bank would loan on it because the well and septic were shot.

Tenant left, and, again, with my Realtor and trusted contractor, made $5k in repairs and improvements to make it sale ready, taking total investment to about $158k.