But now it is part of my routine. 

Its not an approach for those with a strict adherence to the moral high ground, but it can be very effective and quick.

You will be fine  approaching it strictly from a business standpoint.Tim.

Its not about them being 'unreasonable' its about the asset managers and every other person on the REO team having to follow strict guidelines that are dictated by company policy and procedure.  

Strictly speaking, a property can be occupied but still "economically vacant".  

Sadly, this project will end, and I will be back to the routine.

Hi Raj,The exact technical requirement is that you must buy one or more replacement properties with a total/combined purchase price (purchase price plus routine purchase expenses) that are equal to or greater than your net sale price (gross sale price less your routine selling expenses), and you must reinvest all of your net proceeds/cash/equity generated by the sale of your relinquished property.

Ha ha ha.Short for anal retentive, defined as uptight, strict, picky; "by the book".American slang, gotta love it.  

So once again, it requires specialized knowledge about that strategy in addition to the strictly required knowledge for SD-IRA investing. 

I am goo landlord but VERY strict.