I had a good friend & client go through it. 

I have done a bit of searching about this on here and have not been able to find a consolidated thread on the advantages/disadvantages and protections needed for both parties in the process.The property is unique and I would plan to have it as a long term rental as it provides good cash flow and will be even better if I can add an additional unit as planned.I am looking to possibly do this on a small multi family property. 

@Margaret Buoncora,  If these are sold individually then each one of them constitutes a separate 1031 exchange with it's own unique timelines and reinvestment criteria. 

We've worked with David Rand (Rand Law Group, LLC) two multi-family deals in Boston and we've been happy.My partner has worked with Stephanie Caponigro (CAPONIGRO LAW, LLC) with a few of her clients and she recommends her.Hope that helps. 

I would first suggest, in the interest of your client/friend, that your find a local office tenant rep broker and refer the deal to him/her to run point on negotiations with the landlord.

Hi BP - I have a possible client referral for a Spokane real estate agent that would be savvy to help a first time home buyer purchase a small multi-family he can house hack.  

A client of mine owns them all and wants to sell them off in one deal, so I'm just trying to come up with a fair price.

Every situation is unique.  

I'm a financial planner that generally advises against SD IRA's to hold real estate when the client can purchase directly in their own names.

Not every client will be able to use Apple Pay if they're not an Apple user, but I think it's a great thing to have in your arsenal.Charge the deposit up front and send it as a refund after check-out.AirBNB collects the funds at the time of the reservation, and disburses them to you the day after the guest checks in.