If you do sell and do a 1031 exchange there are a few things you could do to make your exchange as smooth as possible.The first option, If you do a traditional 1031 exchange and find a property that you really like don't hesitate to get it under contract.

(I don't believe in the 9-5 rat race) I have good contracts, a solid book of contacts for dispo, a decent understanding of the industry, I'm just really struggling with finding leads.

Otherwise many many many agents spend a lot of time and effort finding property and writing contracts only to find that the funds can't be transferred, or they don't have immediate access to the funds, or they need some kind of approval from 3-4-5th parties, or there are exchange restrictions, or 9000 other excuses.You probably need to find them a commercial broker who can handle whatever kind of investment they want to make. 

I had hoped to do this myself because I am good at drafting contracts.

One of the properties has been in contract probably three times with long waits to close, and then when closing came, the buyers would either have an appraisal contingency fall through, not be familiar with the area, or didn't end up with enough funds to close the deal.

If they were similar then pay it, if way off then tell them here is the quote and this is what we will reimburse - next time think 2x about ordering a service without our approvalI think you will find that in a life-threatening emergency such as this a judge will very happily hand you your rear end should you try to enforce such a policy or contract term against the person who is in danger. 

If you can find a MB who will allow you to keep contracts when you jump and mentor you, that's a good deal.

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However - when you are going to a property to inspect before signing a contract - you don't get the same opportunity to screen them, this is when some self defense mechanism is needed. 

Just make sure you have a great contracting crew in place before you take on any value add type investing.