@Jim K.That's some interesting stuff but I promise you I'm not a marginal bob and my girlfriend isn't an alpha in the sense that you meant but she damn well isn't a beta either.

If the 1031 doesn’t look promising in our case, what are some other options?

Has anyone had any dealings with Bob Peterson with the mentor project?  The site says mentorship is free after completing their course information.  

I found a nice triplex I want to look at that looks promising.

Okay Dustin, buckle up, here we go, as promised.

Tenants made promises and the Owner must carry them out. 

@Calvin Rankin Highly recommend you and your wife speak with both an attorney and a tax CPA/EA before you do (or promise to do) anything.Why willingly make someone else's problems your problems? 

Got a lead on a bank and its going well and looking promising.

@Tim Siocheng - I'd consider that promise from the seller's contractor about the longevity of the roof to be completely worthless.

Keep them up to date on the situationand do not over promise and underdeliver