I could probably list out skills that I have, except they pertain mostly to repairing the body on cars.

This is why I always tell people they need either consultants like us with long practical experience or a "real" regulatory attorney.

Because a 1031 exchange is the sale of a piece of investment property followed by the purchase of a piece of investment property within the regulatory timelines and process.  

The benefits are out weighed by the legal and regulatory complexities.

Is it a free for all or is there another governing body / document that would apply?

Gambino was a regulatory lawyer for Deutsche Bank and was discovered dead at his New York residence after taking his life last week.

You are interviewing these people to live in your property and pay you rent on time.Did they bring all the required documentation you asked for.Can they provide evidence of thier jobWhat is their body language saying, when you are telling them your rules and regulations are the wandering around or are they paying attention to you.When you are showing them around listen to what they are talking about with thier partner or roommate.I have heard someone say that they wanted to paint a room and change the floor.

Body fluids and odors constitute a bio-hazard.

Find a good one and establish a relationship and you can probably accomplish your goals with less regulatory hassle, and less idle capital sitting in the bank earning nothing while you wait for your loan broker (or your marketing if you become the broker) to find you the next deal.

Corrections yes, but I think the tech choo-choo train has years to go- way past Google Glass and iWatches and at least until we all have chip implants in our bodies!