Aside from seeing a parcel and knowing a great project could be built on it, it's necessary to be able to show precisely what can be built, how much it will cost, and have real numbers, based on actual bids to back up your projections. 

And as long as you work out the % ownership correctly they'll be able to complete their 1031 exchange successfully

Any experienced 1031 exchanger can provide some insight into this scenario?

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.

My interest in the US market is perked because of the stronger dollar, and better tax benefits (like the 1031 exchange).

If the new property has to be bought only on my husband's name, can we add it to the trust after the 1031 exchange is done?

I have a condo in Los Angeles that I plan to do a 1031 Exchange within the next year.

But is steadily decreasing and this government number is lagging/not terribly precise.

I have invested in several (3 to be precise), except a single deal which they screwed up returns after nearly three years of mis-management.

I am considering a 1031 Exchange when we decide to "move up" in home in the future.