The alternative is to purchase the property in an LLC.  

We demo'd properties and filled dumpsters, got deals on materials, and did kitchen and bathroom remodels.

In general, a 1031 exchange is only applicable for investment properties, and any personal use needs to be ancillary to the investment income it generates from rental income (I’m oversimplifying, but generally if you’re not operating this as a vacation rental and have minimal personal use, the 1031 is often off the table).Issue 2 requires some serious consideration before you move forward, and even if you feel you have a strong case there, I still think issue 1 is going to be a huge hurdle.Assuming you overcome the hurdles with the second issue, An alternative strategy to get around the first issue could potentially be using an EAT (exchange accommodation titleholder) instead of your mom taking title to the property.

But I typically budget around $3.50 per foot, material and labor for vinyl plank flooring.  

If you materially participate, your depreciation (especially with bonus depreciation and cost segregation) can create paper losses that offset W-2 income.

I'd start looking at rental comps to figure out what materials other investors are using. 

It's choosing the durable materials that not only photograph like a dream but feel high-end to the touch and function flawlessly—all while respecting the reality of your budget.I know I'm not the only one who has finished a project and kicked myself, wishing I'd tweaked the layout, rethought a finish, or chosen NOT to install some crazy specialty item in the first place.

I will update this for the last 2 months when the month closes out https://swflreia.com/2025/04/15/march-2025-lee-county-florid...The trend has not materially changed since I did the report

It’s a unique intersection of housing and social impact that I’ve really grown passionate about.I'm here mostly to connect with others who are interested in alternative residential models, community-based investing, or just looking to learn about lesser-known strategies that still make a difference.

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