This is great to find this discussion since I too am having trouble getting answers from QI.If I understand the discussion, my wife and I can sell our relinquished property, create an LLC in our names and purchase replacement property if we live in a community property state.However, if we don't (as in our own South Carolina) any multi-member LLC would be seen as a partnership and a separate taxable entity (disqualifying 1031 status).This seems to leave us with buying as ourselves and putting into separate LLC's after 1 to 2 years which not too appealing (mostly due to timing).Is there another option we might consider that either allows going to LLC sooner or immediately?

Hello Jared Schott, regarding your situation, here are some considerations and options for managing the $280,000 gap: Second Mortgage: You can seek a second mortgage or home equity loan to cover the $280,000.

Hi Nicholas, thanks for the answer and let me provide more details :) The offer is to invest into new construction with 20%-30% down payment 0% interest rate loan till the end of the construction.

I'm looking for USDA loan options as well.

Full metal stairs are always an option but that would completely blow the budget which already has a razor thin margin. 

They are a smaller organization but also offer landlord services. 

Hey Jason, you have a lot of open options here.

Any recommendations for lenders who can offer 90% LTV for buying secondary/vacation home?

They will offer to settle for, say $25,000.I have to see a W-2 or pay stub and I don't care what their credit score is anyway.

I’m here to help you explore financing options and further analyze the potential impacts on your investment journey.What are your thoughts on leveraging the farm's equity for future investments?