Most of these properties are in good condition and require minimal work to restore to move in ready condition (mainly cleaning.

The Layton properties are small townhouses, and from the look of the google maps photos, the construction appears to be pretty minimal for a Utah climate.

(Although we anticipate the repairs to be minimal with all the work we put into the house, it's never a bad idea to plan for the unexpected.)

And one trip under the steamroller can wipe out many years worth of found nickels.In other words, always be thinking how to minimize the risk of investing, as well as the rest of your life.

So, @Wayne Brooks , if bought the mortgage and note for $65k and you sent the minimal bid to auction at the $200k (judgement) and nobody purchased the property at auction.

There are plenty of posts here on BP on how to accomplish subject-to and minimize the chance of acceleration.

Same housing stock, rising prices, lots of dumpsters in the front yards, minimal days on market.

@Jeremy CooperThe best person to ask is a CPA or Bill Exeter who is the exchange expert on BP.The rule of thumb for 1031 exchanges are "like kind" since real property and stocks & bonds are not "like kind" you are most likely not able to do a direct exchange.The only other strategies I have seen used to minimize capital gains are using an installment sale.For High Net Worth clients, there is the 1031/721 exchange into an upREIT.

Since I'm starting out with minimal cash, I'm looking to start with wholesaling.

The car had no value above scrap value and it's not worth going through a bunch of paperwork and time for a minimal gain.