http://money.usnews.com/money/blogs/the-smarter-mu...http://www.wgcpas.com/tax-alerts-2015-articles/405...The first article has guidelines for figuring the gain.

Probably wise to acquire something that you can afford to hold long-term [EDIT: I just realized that the Deferred Sales Trust I brought up in another comment elsewhere might become a popular option if it survives tax reform and the 1031 doesn't.]

They will need the articles of incorporation and bylaws to show that you are a managing member and are authorized to conduct the transaction.

Indiscretion! Not the kind of publicity an agent would want. http://www.news-press.com/story/news/crime/2017/01...

I listened to several podcasts today and read several articles.  

I have ran numbers on what I believe would be a very good deal for a 4 or 5 unit and am wondering why this isn't more popular.

http://www.alicetx.com/news/20161117/refinery-in-d... http://www.caller.com/story/news/special-reports/e... http://www.bizjournals.com/sanantonio/news/2016/11...OIL INDUSTRY CYCLE IS HEADING NORTH IN 2017 http://money.cnn.com/2016/07/06/investing/us-oil-b...http://res.dallasnews.com/interactives/border_ener...http://www.naturalgasintel.com/articles/106512-gol...Nic GreenInvestor/wholesaler

When you know that the majority of debt on a property either is, or soon will be indefensible, then you can afford to be considerably more aggressive than competing parties who are  unaware.See also this informative article by a Colorado Lawyer regarding application of the statute there. http://www.markhofgardlaw.com/Articles/When-is-a-Mortgage-Lien-Extinguished-Through-Expiration-of-the-Statute-of-Limitations.shtml  Best wishes,

@Wane Zaza - I want to preface everything I say with the fact that I haven't even bought my first property, and everything I know is just from reading articles, listening to podcasts, or talking to investors.  

(See section 5 of the Articles).