That helps relieve many fears that most new investors have, and ultimately reduces risk.When you open yourself up to looking nationwide, you've immediately compounded the complexity of the decision tenfold, as you now must compare and contrast multiple markets against each other.

It's only an 8 unit complex and is in the downtown area.

Some situations are more complex, unfortunately, but let's stick to the basics for now.Step 5.

With that said, it sounds like you have a few more complex issues here regarding the less than two years, whether you used it as a residence, etc.

We purchased a 10 unit apartment complex 2 months this is the second month in a row we have 2 late tenants.

@Keith Meyer  how big is the complex?

@Dennis Ndembe did a small project for me at an apartment complex I own.

Life only gets more complex as time goes on.

Once we kicked her out the complex had to replace all the carpet and paint the walls.

Because of the amount of paper work and complexity a safe harbor reverse exchange will end up costing you $4000 - $6000 in addition to the normal 1031 fee.