I have listened to many podcasts and spent the last year or so periodically reading about REI online, but I figured it was time I began interacting with the community and receive some helpful feedback/constructive criticism.

Talk to @Dave Foster. 

If it is a flip - then you cannot use 1031. 1031s are for rental properties.If it was a rental - then yes, you can use a 1031 exchange. 3 pointers:sometimes it makes more sense to pay the tax, so run the numbers firstuse an experienced 3rd party intermediary, like @Dave Foster or @Bill Exeteryou must engage them before you sell the propertyGood luck!

@Dave Foster Thank you!!

I'm looking forward to interacting with the community.

There should be a servicing part of the file which contains correspondence, accounting, and interactions.  

Thank you Dave Foster that helped a lot!

It went from a little sprinkle to a down pour of rain , resulting in a nice interaction with a homeowner. 

@Jason Foster, I suggest that you reach out to your local real estate investors association for recommendations.

I'm more interactive and stable so I work on the acquisition side of acquiring our deals.Best of luck!