@Michael Baum I should have clarified in the initial post- Access to capital isn't the issues, but we did struggle when we attempted to do a traditional refinance.

I was going to attempt my first flip and decided I didn't have the risk tolerance. 

Hi all!I am kind of new to real estate investing as I got lucky the first two times but now I am looking to invest quite a bit more money and I am slightly terrified.  I would love to have a support of a group who kno...

Had this information been readily available in the quote (maybe using an AMB number) or on your website or during my two chat attempts or when my agent and her processor tried to call - most likely we would have gone with your services.I understand that recent events in the insurance field in CA have left everyone running around and closings right now are quite the mess - definitely an opportunity!

@Weronika JedrakWe have tried furnished finder in the past but have not had much success on it with the leads that we were getting generally attempting to ask for rental rates below market rent.

Just a little context I barely have a creative bone in my body I like to joke that my siblings took all the creativity for themselves this step personally was my hardest step. 

Investors should therefore exercise significant care when choosing their Qualified Intermediary because of the critical role the company will play in the administration of their 1031 Exchange transaction.It is extremely important to note that 1031 Exchange Qualified Intermediaries are generally not required to be licensed, regulated, audited or otherwise monitored by any regulatory body.

Should I attempt Sub-2 or contact the bank and try and work out agreement before foreclosure?

Quote from @Christine Gordon: Quote from @Roi Azoulay: This firm is known to advertise fake distressed properties all over NY and reach out the the actual owner w/attempt to get listing agreement, Unfortunately they are still active and keep doing this for many years and no other website/mls does anything about it. 

The first thing to know is that the 1031 Exchange Qualified Intermediary industry has no licensing or regulatory body.