It is not rocket science but the contractor must know what they are doing and using below grade finishes will NOT do the job (at least not here in So Cal).

Anything else is fiction

This is both an art and a science as they say.  

I would day often NO.So it’s a tricky process - trying to thread the needle.Best advice is to work with a broker who has been there and done that and can guide you thru the process. 1031s are not rocket science but there is a skill and knowledge component to successfully get one done.Also pick an Exchange intermediary and trust their advice and counsel.

This is why it takes any culture a while to reach a level of prosperity where some individuals can dedicate themselves to music, art, philosophy or science.

Development is not rocket science; you can achieve success by accessing the right resources and connecting with people who can provide the knowledge and tools you need to get there.

@Braden Heard start farming & growing your personal network to find deals that you can start out wholesaling, then flipping, then buy & hold as rentals to build wealth.Per this NY Times article, the average American knows around 600 people.https://www.nytimes.com/2013/02/19/science/the-average-american-knows-how-many-people.html#:~:text=The%20average%20American%20knows%20about,do%20you%20know%20named%20Kevin%3FPer the US Census Bureau, the average American moves 11.7 time in their life, which based upon an approximate lifespan of 84 years, works out to be about every 7 years.https://www.census.gov/topics/population/migration/guidance/calculating-migration-expectancy.html#:~:text=Using%202007%20ACS%20data%2C%20it,one%20move%20per%20single%20yearSo, if the average American knows 600 people and they each move about every 7 years, that means that the average American knows around 85 people that move in any given year.How many of those moves do you want to be involved in?

It's NOT rocket science to figure this all out and the state even provides a website where you can estimate what your property taxes will be AFTER your purchase. 

This decision is too important to trust an online calculator; making a tax forecast is not rocket science on this but the gut punch because your basis is so low is understandable.    

Per this NY Times article, the average American knows around 600 people.https://www.nytimes.com/2013/02/19/science/the-average-american-knows-how-many-people.html#:~:text=The%20average%20American%20knows%20about,do%20you%20know%20named%20Kevin%3FPer the US Census Bureau, the average American moves 11.7 time in their life, which based upon an approximate lifespan of 84 years, works out to be about every 7 years.https://www.census.gov/topics/population/migration/guidance/calculating-migration-expectancy.html#:~:text=Using%202007%20ACS%20data%2C%20it,one%20move%20per%20single%20yearSo, if the average American knows 600 people and they each move about every 7 years, that means that the average American knows around 85 people that move in any given year.How many of those moves do you want to be involved in?