I have done some research into top expanding and emerging markets from PW/ULL and over the past few years Columbus has been continually growing and a hub for new migration among recent graduates and young professionals, which has contributed to my goal of working in the multifamily sector of the commercial real estate market. 

@Marysue Connelly, The 1031 specialist you spoke to may have not had the entire picture.The regulations of 1031 require that the tax payer for the old property be the same as the tax payer for the new property. 

Readers are advised to seek professional advice.

Sorry to be late to this post but if you are seeking section 8 tenants make sure to comply with section 8 regulations when doing your screening and when drafting your lease.The same is largely true for Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing (VASH or HUD-VASH).

Try searching that area on www.NARPM.org there you will find the best educated and professional PM's

It is there you can network with other investors in your area as well as other real estate professionals (lenders, appraisers, title reps, escrow officers, etc.)Once you have a deal brewing, bring the details of the deal here. 

From the podcasts to the blogs to the articles and the forums, there is in-depth information on every aspect of real estate investing.Also, since you're coming back in the game, consider going to a local real estate investment club to network with other real estate investors and professionals. 

My goal is to be as professional, efficient, helpful and reputable as possible when it comes to wholesaling.

we're working on more deals in Detroit and would love to link up with some professionals in the market! 

Hello my BP fam, I have a (SFR) property that I bought in 2012 for 130k. My mortgage payment is $700 a month. I rent the property for 1500 so I have a cash flow of about 800 a month. However,  the property is currentl...