We serve as an expert witness and I see it time and time again where investors used someone that was not experienced and had no expertise in 1031 Exchanges. 

Escrow companies are designed just for this purpose, but you have to find out what they will charge.God Bless You!

Of course that doesn't mean it will be that way all the time, but at the same time I have witnessed high end rentals get trashed- and it is a lot of money to rehab a 4,000 sq ft house.

:)I was in the A & B seat, direct endorsement, affiliates and in the SF arena, I know, very unusual, the only reason other doors were opened was due to FDIC, bless their little hearts.Most mortgage brokers on the street are more like a good loan processor on a mild steroid treatment, there are exceptions, but not many. 

I can also help you find a HELOC that will allow you get up to 80% of the value of your house, less the first mortgage balance.God Bless You!

This is coming from a person who successfuly manages a $100+ million annual operating budget, so please take heed to my advice.God Bless You!

I can give you more details if you email me.God Bless You!

Documentation and independent witnesses are very important.

Have a blessed evening.

Instead of viewing that as a disadvantage I view it as a blessing because I am using the time to learn every thing possible, and will hopefully avoid many mistakes by taking the time to learn from the mistakes of others.