You are correct that you can set this all up yourself, with the exception to needing a signature by a Registered Agent - which can even be purchased for a small fee.I want to preface this explanation by stating that this is a system that I find is my "go-to," but there are stronger entities that cost much more as well as cheaper entities that don't protect you as well.

There are numerous studies about the negative effects of rent control.

I always want to provide my clients with detailed explanations of options when buying or selling so they (with my guidance) can make informed decisions that will be the best option for the results they are seeking.I have never done a RE transaction with seller financing.

The "get 3 quotes" strategy has been tried by numerous people with great success. 

does not mean it does not happen every day just like state says.. but if you get turned in your going to spend money and get a cease and desist that has happened to numerous people i know. 

I am an active investor in the area, and I'm hoping to form a relationship with someone interested in working with me repeatedly on numerous similar projects as they come up.Some things to note: I live in California, so must be willing to work with someone remote.

Wow that was an incredible explanation.

To the best of my knowledge, the fact that you already have the proposed property under contract prior to the sale of the relinquished property does NOT make a difference.Just don't close on the replacement property until AFTER you sell the relinquished property.Here's a link to a great explanation of the identification rules:https://firstexchange.com/content/top-ten-identification-rules-1031-exchangesThe resident 1031 expert on BP is @Dave Foster. 

If examples are presented keep asking for explanations until you know exactly what was done and why.When my kids were in college and had no idea what they wanted to do after graduation, I suggested they look at the Sunday newspaper Employment Display ads section. 

Your explanation helps.