Most of these investment condos are purchased with foreign cash.

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I have read quite a bit about holding separate LLC's for liability protection (as long as money doesn't exchange hands directly between the various entities), so that in turn only exposes each entity individually.

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It sounds like a neat idea to just take out conventional loans for small houses and then 1031 exchange it for better houses later on.

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It is easier to do 1031 exchange with your investment property and defer tax and still have adequate protection of your rental property in LLC than in personal name.

overall, I think it depends on your goal. if you goal is to reach 100% ROI, then when your cashflows and net gain on sale add up to 100% ROI, then sell. you can  add long term capital gain or 1031 exchange into the equation. personally, I have a 4plex in las vegas, and my goal is long term cashflow or highest market value, whichever comes first.

HUD gave me 10% over the market value in exchange for my putting in a ramp.

Flips do not qualify for the 1031 exchange.