If you don't want the property any more a 1031 is probably your best bet, unless it's got a huge capital gains capture in which case you could just take your tax lumps and collect your funds. 

Quote from @Jay Hinrichs: Bruce there is also that famous case in San Fran  in the Seacliff area of 5 to 30 mil homes and someone bought their right of way on a small private street and were trying to block them off and then of course sell it back to these folks.

Private placements under Reg D do not have any required financial reporting requirements.We can provide you with some current active investors for feedback if you don't get any replies here. :-)Feel free to reach out to me directly with any questions.Continued success!

Quote from @William Causey: When choosing a private money lender, how do you weigh the importance of flexible loan terms versus fast closings?

Due to Holidays, there arent many events or networking opportunites.

I'd bet that nobody with a single working brain cell will sign a lease with your brand new LLC without you personally guaranteeing it as well.As for the writing style, this is totally subjective and unique to each person, but I think you can be professional without being overly formal.

PadSplit has developed a platform that aligns incentives among residents, property owners, and communities to make affordable housing possible for the private market.

I am betting for the appreciation of the house in the next years because I don't think I can cash flow in the first years.  

Depending on the market your looking to work in.one way I find is to simply call one of the major title companies and ask to talk to an escrow officer and then ask them what companies does he/she see closing private loans in their market..

Obviously, this is just my own analysis but the new administration anticipation is the flavor of the year.I'm still yet to be fully sold that we're healthy as a country and that 100% of what we're being told will happen-- I'm betting less than 50%.