While this SFH has been great, I’ve discovered the powerful benefits of investing in larger multifamily assets. 

Hello Everyone, I am Carlos and I have just discovered about real estate investment.

Honestly...it really shows the genuine giving/helping nature of the BP community. 

Not to make excuses (but kind of), but I'm overseas for most of this year and don't think I will have the time to be present and active enough to take advantage of the 1031 - I'm concerned I'd miss the window to purchase like properties, and it sounds like a fairly active and intensive process.However I might be able to pursue a similar option anyway, given something I discovered after my initial post: I may be eligible for a capital gains exemption due to having lived in the CA property for 2 of the last 15 years (military status extends/suspends the "2 out of 5" rule for up to 10 years). 

Chemistry enthusiast looking to grow and discover new things every day.You already have the skill set to to evaluate 1 thru 4 above, even though this is real estate and not Chemistry. 

I recently discovered Biggerpockets not too long ago and I am trying make my family's home (my future home) into the best investment possible.

What if you discover a body in the crawlspace or an easement through the front yard?

@Roberto Delgado Comfortable dialogue is the best approach...this is all about discovering motivation, listening empathetically, asking questions and proposing a fair solution. 

We recently purchased a fixer home in a beach town on the Oregon Coast. Recently painted every square inch on the inside getting ready for all new windows. Window company started installing windows and was stopped and...

I’ve read how to Win friends and influence people 5 times now and it’s crazy how just being  genuinely interested in others and their life’s makes me friends every day