Explain the situation for  what it is and 99% of people will be thankful and accommodating to your situation 

I did, however, eventually evict the tenant for non-payment....so much for all the "extra" income.You could also explore switching to collecting 1/2 the rent every other week to accommodate the tenants poor money management habits.

I am putting together a comprehensive package for developers that shows the potential for both commercial retail (since most major grocery stores, restaurants, mall, Hospital, attractions are 12 to 21 miles away (the airport is 6 or 7 miles away) and subdivision as the land has plenty of frontage and is on county water.   

We already have a well and water system installed able to accommodate the new build but That's about all I know.

I haven't had a chance to read it yet, but @Brandon Turner wrote a pretty comprehensive book on investing with low and no money down, which is linked here.Outside of that, I'm still learning myself.

With an increase in home/apartment construction to accommodate the even larger generation, the Millennials, there will be a huge surplus of both homes and rental units on the market.

Probably not worth the effort.Even if the previous owner had a move in check list at the time she moved in two years ago, the list may not be comprehensive, and any dispute would require you, the tenant, and the previous owner to reconcile...you are most likely dealing with two unwilling party.There is also the question whether an existing damage to a property, regardless of whether tenant occupied or not, is really between you and the last owner and or the current tenant. 

And if they don't want to bend, if they don't realize that my solicitude and kindness to them in the past was a choice, not the only way I know how to live and deal with people, not a weakness to exploit, then they get a less pleasant and accommodating landlord in their lives.

You just need to decide what you want the living situation to look like in Gainesville and make the 1031 accommodate that.

I wonder if Tenant Background Search is a reseller for Smart Move - and it costs $10 less fir a full comprehensive report!