Thats something you probably knew but focusing on that instead of the end game might help you avoid analysis paralysis.  

Would it be possible to 1031 the proceeds of all lots but one, and keep the proceeds of the last lot to help cover the development expenses, and then to avoid capital gains taxes on the money from the last lot, deduct all or some of the development costs from it?  

Would it be possible to 1031 the proceeds of all lots but one, and keep the proceeds of the last lot to help cover the development expenses, and then to avoid capital gains taxes on the money from the last lot, deduct all or some of the development costs from it?

Would it be possible to 1031 the proceeds of all lots but one, and keep the proceeds of the last lot to help cover the development expenses, and then to avoid capital gains taxes on the money from the last lot, deduct all or some of the development costs from it?

Any advice or mistakes I should try to avoid, let me know.

The next major problem with LLC's for real estate is; when a property is owned by you and does not belong to an LLC, then you qualify to transfer or gift properties to relatives and avoid paying capital gains taxes at the time of the transfer.

1031 into a 2 to 4 multifamily close to you and avoid paying gains..

@Pete Perez I would avoid any renovation loan if you only need $18k for the rehab. 

Cashflow based loans are hot right now, but you aren't going to avoid 20%+ down without paying a STEEP price in terms of rate/fees/etc. 

HiIn the interest of avoiding the 20% down required for investment properties, I have a simple question.