I was thinking about working in-person directly with the buyer to find what they are looking for, acting as an intermediary between the real estate agent and the buyer.Think house hunters (like on TV) but actually listening to the buyer, and facilitating the search.

House hacking is a minimal 2 year venture, do the math against the 5 year cycle in real estate and make a well thought out plan, including a reputable Qualified Intermediary .BTW: I think tenants acts pretty much the same with the owner there or not.

IMO no need to place another intermediary between you and the note buyer.

You can demonstrate your intent through numerous means such as: Emails and other correspondence between you and your attorney, accountant, realtor, qualified intermediary and other advisors; and, Reporting the property as rental/investment property on your income tax returns; and, Reporting the property as rental/investment property on your financial statements; and, Reporting the property as rental/investment property on any loan applications or documents; and, Keeping really good accounting records documenting your rental or business use activities; and,Limiting or eliminating personal use of the property; and,Actually holding the property for rental, investment or business use as long as possible.

You must involve a qualified intermediary prior to closing that sale.  

They will source your downpayment through your qualified intermediary and exchange account.  

The qualified intermediary reflects the names in the exchange agreement as those found in the vesting of the title report for the relinquished property.

I just sold a property and have the funds with an intermediary.  

QI is the intermediary, correct?

Hello BP,Can anyone recommend a good qualified intermediary to do a 1031 exchange for a property in the Dallas/Fort Worth area?