Just make sure you partner up with a good 1031 Qualified Intermediary and a good CPA

Either they are uncomfortable speaking to others directly or are not especially compelled by your message or offer.I would encourage you to learn to ask questions that the "intermediary" will defer to the principal to ask.

@Annette PlummerThe qualified intermediary can adapt to however you choose to sell the property. 

Get in touch with a Qualified Intermediary (required in order to execute a 1031, @Dave Foster is a great resource here on BP) and take a look at your market.

I have checked section 8 rents in the area, but am not familiar with their standards to get favorable above market rents..According to my intermediary between the Hard money lender and I, there are options to refinance these properties based on cashflow @ 75% LTV.

You’ll need an attorney (qualified intermediary) to work with. 

@Bjorn Ahlblad  I got one in 5 days and one in 3 days but definitely prefer no intermediary like apt.com. zelle is good but when they have a small credit union they get a small limit per transaction. 

Did you know that by letting a listing agent become an intermediary (work both sides) you give up the right to their experienced advice because they are working both sides and cannot give preferential treatment to one side, they basically become a communicator (in TX). 

If the sale closes with out a Qualified Intermediary (Accommodator) in place, it becomes a taxable transaction.

I'm not as versed on the price as compared to the process, but $1000 seems reasonable for an exchange intermediary. 2.