He said that's the down side with 1031...you save by deferring taxes but you can't depreciate new property!

Although, I am really good with numbers and have created excel spreadsheets to analyze deals, I find it easier and much more presentable to show PDF analysis.

On one of the past podcasts, I believe Brandon mentioned a site that you can use to find already created presentations from flyers to power points that you can use for business.

Presently I am relying on my 401k; which really isn't a bad option; but I'm curious on other opinions.

However, I don't see where in section 121 it would address the situation I presented (which is based on the premise that co-ownership was already established and there is now an increase in one party's ownership...). 

It also will give you the value and taxable value which is a good estimate for you to present an offer to owner.

Requesting experienced apartment rehab folks to share with me any proposal templates used to present to investors / banks to get approval.

It may have to do with how you present yourself as a buyer, but on the other hand, there are a lot of less than great agents.

I've scoured the forums and found several great markets that proudly present 100k and under houses that rent well.Now, how about the 150k-200k and higher houses, that rent for ~1500+ with better tenants, not 100 year old houses, fewer maintenance issues, and reliable heavy duty cash flow. 

@Nat Chan you could present it like that but you will probably lose your contractors.. there is a shortage of good labor as I read on BP and hear from other contractors all the time.