Good afternoon I have a question in regards to my section 8 tenant. I was thinking of starting a rent increase for my 1 bedroom tenant voucher due it being low and well under fair market value(Based on  hud and zip co...

@Eric Helena, There is no statutory prohibition against purchasing from a related party to complete a 1031 exchange. 

How do I protect myself in this situation, while also helping a relative? 

“The merits panel now has the appeal, which remains expedited, and a briefing schedule will issue forthwith.

:Class A Properties:Cashflow vs Appreciation: Typically, 3-5 years for positive cashflow, but you get highest relative rent & value appreciation.Vacancy Est: Historically 10%, 5% the more recent norm.Tenant Pool: Majority will have FICO scores of 680+ (roughly 5% probability of default), zero evictions in last 7 years.Class B Properties:Cashflow vs Appreciation: Typically, decent amount of relative rent & value appreciation.Vacancy Est: Historically 10%, 5% should be applied only if proper research done to support.Tenant Pool: Majority will have FICO scores of 620-680 (around 10% probability of default), some blemishes, but should have no evictions in last 5 yearsClass C Properties:Cashflow vs Appreciation: Typically, high cashflow and at the lower end of relative rent & value appreciation.

I have  heard through bigger pockets podcasts that NC has merit.

I am weighing some options to help my younger brother buying his first primary with a fixer. I was told by another investor that I will run into a seasoning problem, but i don't see how if i don't plan on refinancing....

There's definitely a lot of merit to transition over especially when you're at the size/scale you currently appear to be.

i'm just saying - that doesn't rise to the level of meriting "partnership." 

Both approaches have merit.