You should discuss this with your tax advisor to determine whether there is any possible argument that could be used to support this transaction as a 1031 Exchange.

Just a few blocks down from me are SFH starting in the low 600s and have 4 of them already built, while the house next to mine sat empty for 11 months with an asking price of 400K, go north on RT 32 and you will see more developments being built, similar with RT 2.There are not many multi-units for sale in Annapolis, more towards Baltimore (up route 2) and on the eastern shore. a few of my other sailors rent basement apartments and the property manger I know says that's pretty common in the area, so that might be one way to have a "multi-family"I think the military pool is pretty large around here, with Ft Meade, Andrews, USNA and its support and Walter Reed and Navy yard, I personally know people who drive to all of those bases and live in Annapolis or a few miles from.

As strange as it may sound and as wonderful as it will ultimately be it may be a tough adjustment for her into early retirement after the routine of putting in 60 hr/week for years ... be prepared for that and support her through the transition, which I'm sure you will.

Real estate coaches might not be your first line of defense but perhaps they should be part of your arsenal if you are struggling.The first step to figuring out if you need a coach is to gauge your tenacity.An effective coach can serve as your adviser, accountability partner, champion and supporter.

this is a great place to learn and support others. wouldn't have been able to get started if it weren't for the amazing people I found via bigger pockets. what kind of real estate investing are you looking to do?

Just for some clarification, the broker I'm hopefully going to be hired under has been very supportive of me and he's also an attorney so any legal questions you guys suggest I'll be sure to ask him.Questions;1.)

The government takes a part of my check for child support.

Negotiate net price with seller, then break it up into two purchase contracts with stated purchase prices that will be supported by the appraisals. 

She is probably a single parent with no child support and doesn't make enough to survive on her own and needs assistance from mom. 

Words and action make a women melt, a wife can be the most supportive and the most faithful person in your life if treated well.I'm sure you can convince her.