It's a great partnership.As a nationally-recognized speaker on tax topics, I present to thousands of tax professionals, Enrolled Agents, and CPA's annually. 

If I come across a situation where I recognize how I can create value, then I try to create the largest increase in my net position.

The political party currently in power in Mexico didn't even exist back then.We however have to recognize that there have been some expropriations in Mexico in more recent times (like in any country), aside from those that are drug-related and that you mentioned in a previous post.

Then the arguments against quit-claiming the deed from an LLC to oneself to secure the funding then back to the LLC...and even debates against LLCs including using trusts...I appreciate anyone's input, didn't mean to hijack your post Justin!

I am not an expert but I don't need to be to recognize condescension and negativity when I see it.  

Being able to recognize that in yourself is important, especially when you're trying to move yourself forward.

I do recognize the value of storage.

NY recognizes 1031s for purposes of deferral of state tax as well. 

If you scale this up,  then it gets more complex because you have to imagine what you could do with $40k and the rate of return you can get if you flipped it or something ( plus what you can do with the profits) vs what paying off 40k in debt would do for your situation - maybe use the time you have now to study your market so when there is  great deal you can recognize it. 

This platform is second-to-none when it comes to educating oneself on real estate investing.