I was able to get it at a fairly low basis and it appraised well above the contract price.I have spoken to brokers that have told me if they being me an offer without listing I can 1031 sooner rather than waiting the usual 12-24 months.In speaking to a few QI's there isn't a specific timeframe as the interpretation of tax code is a bit gray.Is there a recommendation how quickly is too soon to try to 1031 into a larger property?

Is there interpretation in surveying or if I get a second opinion are they going to tell me the same thing?

I took the advice I received and interpreted it as “you won’t get anything done if you don’t offer.”

They interpret "rural" very loosely, so you might be surprised at what areas are eligible. 

I don't work with partners, but if I interpreted it correctly (and I may not have) and he is paying the down payment and reno costs and you are managing things, I wouldn't consider that a 50:50 split.

That requirement is usually interpreted to mean less than 1/4" gap.

So not sure how to interpret someone saying - I'm not in the business of predicting the future.

Please interpret everything I’ve wrote through the lens that I’m extremely grateful that AirBNB gave me an entry point, a minimum wage job, so that I could move higher and make more money using off line and social strategies in addition to using online travel agencies.

The way I interpreted this is she is withholding rent until you put in more insulation so her utility bills are lower. 

However, each District Magistrate is interpreting this a little differently.