I need some help wrapping my head around everything.

Here's an article with additional FAQs on cost segregation studies that you may find helpful.

Hi Robert, your situation sounds exactly like another gentleman I am working with right now and helping with his 1031 strategy and execution.

If they know you, have spoken to you many times, and you have always been friendly with them, just explain your points, that there is no legal reason to deny your plans, and ask them what you can do to help get it approved.

What will help you sleep better at night?

Whereas, if you are holding $1,000 cash flowing property and the markets shift, you likely still have a cash flowing property that can sustain itself, and even help supplement another property that isn't in as great of an equity position. 

Super helpful!

I would have been told by someone about index services (with correct hours) before spending $40 in postage to overnight something to Springfield.Hope my experience helps a fellow investor.

Thank you for your help@Chris Seveney

Using a combination of tools might work best depending on the level of detail you want to track.Hope this helps!