If he is, I was planning to forgive the remaining rent in exchange for him vacating within 3 days.

I initially looked at doing a 1031 exchange of all my Indianapolis properties but the timing would have been difficult.

Security deposit amountYou can find plenty of examples by searching for "tenant estoppel certificate doc" or exchanging "doc" with "pdf" for more options.Here is an example and explanation: Sample EstoppelSome have a lot of legal jargon but this document does not need to be so detailed.

That is a fairly complex exchange that will be difficult to execute.  

At a glance, and as a non-expert, it sounds like it might not make sense to bother with an exchange if the losses are unlocked at sale.

That being said, I fell out of my chair when I was able to lock an individual investor (personal name) using a 1031 Exchange with about 50% down and 800 credit scores at 6.99%.

There has been no exchange of money yet, we have a trial on July 29th.

I would love to work with someone in the industry that would be willing to provide an educational experience in exchange for sweat equity.

Plan for the Long TermTax Planning: Understand tax implications and consider strategies such as 1031 exchanges for deferring capital gains taxes.Estate Planning: Develop a plan for passing on your real estate investments to heirs.Additional Tips:Stay Disciplined: Stick to your investment plan and avoid making emotional decisions.Continuous Learning: Real estate markets evolve, so stay updated with industry trends and regulations.Risk Management: Be aware of risks such as vacancies, unexpected expenses, and interest rate fluctuations.By following these steps and remaining committed to your goals, you can progressively build wealth and achieve financial freedom through real estate investing.

The reg cited in your original post says (c)Payments to which subsection (a) applies(1)In generalExcept as provided in subsection (d), this section shall apply to any payment on account of the sale or exchange of property which constitutes part or all of the sales price and which is due more than 6 months after the date of such sale or exchange under a contract.Q1: Since we are not financing for more than 6 months, does the imputed interest component not apply?