The reason was my comfort zone -- however, I looked ahead and realized that I was willing to push my comfort zone a bit in exchange for a combination of instant equity AND cash flow.

Show every exchange of money.

What about a contract that gives you the option to purchase the property for $50,000. in exchange fot the work you will be doing?

Do your research and be smart with your investments, leaving your money in the bank for a few months while you figure out where to invest won't hurt (assuming this is not a 1031 exchange).Jeff

When you determine the tax base for depr is not adaquauate for the equity, trade by way of a 1031 tax deferred exchange and continue renting and re-fi program on newly acquired properties.

When doing a 1031 exchange, I know I have to target 3 properties.

If their DTI is good I will always consider a higher rent in exchange for lower down payment.

Hi all,I'm doing a 1031 exchange now.

Especially things that have a lot of money attached to them, like 1031 tax exchanges, 401Ks, IRAs etc.I am not saying ;that it is not important to learn from the past, but lets make sure our rights and livelyhoods are not trampled on in the near future.

As a thank you, I would like to grant both of you one wish, as long as you in exchange you also grant a wish for me".