My wife has focused entirely on residential real estate but now that I am a BDM for a PM company she is also expanding into helping investors. 

Voluntary Compliance: A reporting company can still voluntarily comply with the law if they so choose.

However, many lenders and insurance companies are tightening restrictions and premiums for these types of properties.

In my case, I have residential rentals in one LLC, commercial properties in another, self storage in a third, and my real estate company operates in a fourth.

Following the different requirements as well as the different rules will enable you to take the full advantage of this 1031 exchange.

Watch for the company names or the spokesperson’s names and search those names online to find out more about the firm.Crowdfunding.

I collaborate with large custodian companies.

Are you intentionally looking to outsource the management and day to day operations to a management company versus self-managing? 

If you don't plan on paying cash and have to leverage with an owner-occupied loan product then you should set up your LLC as a property management company because you will not be able to borrow in the name of the LLC.  

Questions Regarding Property Registration Restrictions in a Joint Venture Model:Are there any restrictions when attempting to change the property registration with the county (through the title company) if the property has an active Hard Money Loan or DSCR Loan?