Then I would follow up with a 1031 qualified intermediary to ensure each step doesn't violate any rules and follow up with a CPA who understands real estate to compute the tax implications. 

Always look at the listing and check the taxes and assess value to compute the actual tax rate.

Let's say I purchased a computer for my business for $800 and took immediate expense of $800 on my taxes.

Depending upon which computer you're using {Mac, Pc} its level {XP, Vista, 2000, Win/7, Win/8 and now Win/10} the IE browser is a Law Unto Itself. 

They don't just sell you a system, they provide you with a mentor, with computer programs, business set up assistance, boot camps, etc.

Unfortunately my business partner is computer illiterate and I'm quite confident if I even mentioned scanning and emailing documents to a CPA out of state that he would be upset.Tim,Thank you for the recommendation, that's exactly the type of CPA that I'm looking for--a CPA that also invests in real estate.  

So the cloning comes in with the great tools we have - flight, text, fax, cell phones, computers, hired help, the internet and credit cards.So with the help of all these great devices.......cloning is now possible.I am your clone, at your disposal, how can I serve you?

Just set it ring to your home or cell phone or pick it up from your computer.

Issue:It's been a while since I've been able to use the mention function on my phone(I don't use my computer much at all) in any browser, not even in the mobile app, which I was hoping it would at least have that ability. 

I would like a bank that charges very little/nothing for closing/underwriting and is ok with broker opinion drive by desktop appraisal...