Additionally, employment checks should follow a standard processes  Many larger fortune 500 companies have very specific employment disclosure processes that must be followed meaning you increasingly cannot simply call someone to confirm whether someone works there or not, but rather work through an intermediary or specific request form. 

It is possible but the intermediary buyer has to close with all cash.

And you need to enlist the aid of a Qualified Intermediary to execute a 1031, so you'll have someone on your team that knows all the ins and outs.The two timelines you need to adhere to are:Identify replacement properties within 45 days of selling your current prop - which means you should be looking before you go to market if you think your property will sell quickly.Purchase one or more of your identified properties within 180 days of selling your current prop.

BUT you need to talk to a real estate CPA and make sure you consult a qualified intermediary and or attorney.

Hi Serge, we are a Qualified Intermediary for 1031 Exchanges and have served as expert witnesses in many, many cases involving Federal, state and/or litigation related matters.

In other words, at day 46 or day 181 the funds from the intermediary can be sent to DST and therefore the capital gains tax is tax-deferred.

@Esday MI Flores, The 1031 exchange involves selling your investment property and then purchasing new investment property using a qualified intermediary to facilitate the process. 

You are going to need to speak with 1031 intermediary.

I’m fine with retirement savings restricted to withdrawal restrictions until 59; I’m not too keen on 1031exchanges where my choice of properties is restricted and I’m paying an intermediary charge over other usual fees.  

The 180th day is not extended.Some other 1031 exchange intermediaries hold the same opinion:Equity Advantage https://www.1031exchange.com/i...Greenberg Glusker https://www.greenbergglusker.c...However, some other companies are saying the oppositeFirst American Exchange Company https://www.firstexchange.com/...Asset Preservation, Inc. https://apiexchange.com/disast...Affected Taxpayers: An “Affected Taxpayer” includes individuals who live, and businesses whose principal place of business is located in, the Covered Disaster Area.