While many of these issues are important considerations and should not be ignored or overlooked, there are other more crucial criteria that you must question and evaluate first.The critical risk criteria that you must review and evaluate prior to making your final decision on which 1031 Exchange Qualified Intermediary to retain includes, but is not limited to, the following areas:Technical capability of the 1031 Exchange Qualified IntermediaryInternal processes and audit controls to safeguard your 1031 Exchange funds and assetsUse of Qualified Trust Accounts or Qualified Escrow AccountsDecision criteria and guidelines for investment of your 1031 Exchange fundsProtection from potential errors or omissions by the Qualified Intermediary (E&O Insurance) Protection from potential theft or embezzlement of 1031 Exchange funds (Fidelity Bond) An experienced and professional 1031 Exchange Qualified Intermediary will understand these concerns and should be happy to discuss these crucial issues with you.

They do all the work and then they take a cut.

We found out the potentially the whole block has led pipes so we are needing a contractor to cut a hole in the floor.   

Lawn cutting/snow removal you can get quotes for, plan for some vacancy, property management software if you will use any.Hope this helps.

I understand your concerns about investing in a distant marker, and will certainly have another look at areas that are within driving distance.  

Prior to losing the home in foreclosure the previous owner had retaliated against the lender by cutting out most of the exposed electrical wiring and removing the heat and air units from the property. 

What I'm most concerned about is the Project 2025 plan to gut HUD and most social services.

Document all of what you do if you are going to get it done for them, and/or if you cut them a check then make sure it is in writing that it was all done and they cannot come back to you at a later date asking for more money/mitigation.  

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My main concern is not being able to cashflow the property using the LTR route.