Normally, they negotiate with the company and advise you on the loss. 

However, again, we are being hostage to ill-advised monetary policies that could wreak havoc on anything that you own. 

Because the Indiana property is my first investment property and is not in a LLC, I was advised to get an umbrella policy.

When you say the agent is not "running the comps correctly," what specific factors might they be overlooking that I should pay attention to?

The exact amount that you qualify for is a specific number. 

After reaching out to two separate CPA's they advised me they do not answer 1031 questions and the intermediary should confirm the correct deadline date.Can anyone confirm whether the qualified intermediary should provide the confirmation of the date pursuant to the IRS notice or provide a CPA who does phone or zoom consultations and works with 1031's/IRS Notices?

PMLs exist, there's zillions of them, real estate investors work with them every day and PMLs fill a need and have a role to play as a specific tools for a specific situation.See if you can put a sharper point on your question.Mike Thanks for this Mike! 

I know this was general, but I hope it helps...I'm always around if you have more specific questions. 

These laws are state specific so check yours.  

Condo's are ill advised for investments because you possess far less control.