I’d simply ask in what situations where the broker and the brokers firm did nothing to facilitate the sale do you think you should get paid a commission?

@Mario Morales, to echo Bradley, I would say this depends on what you are lacking in your own knowledge base.To some (probably many investors) the agent is simply an initial filter for them.  

@Michael Klinger  As others posted, SoFi and Discover personal loans are good options and I've used them in the past.  2-3 business days from application to funds in my checking account. 

The country simply does not have enough affordable housing units, and the new supply of affordable housing units is not keeping up with new demand.

Also, what if I hold financing in my personal name on some of these properties and I have simply moved them to the LLC for additional libiliaty protection where as I have to move them in and out of the LLC when I refinance?

Most amounts are too small for the hassle, and again, that becomes litigation, not simply an audit.Creative finance buyers, I do not believe it's a winning argument to the IRS to say that you bought the property, didn't make the payments and you took the write offs anyway.

I think it’s a more recent consideration (maybe in the past decade or so based on my digging / anecdotal feedback) and perhaps some of you that have been in the business longer and simply renewing old policies may be getting a pass.  

So if the LP's have enough cash they simply pay the loan off and own it free and clear.. but the size of the deals are so large raising cash to pay off debt simply is not realistic at all so if the property goes into default your junior position investors find themselves wiped out.Further more thats why a debt fund like Chris has can be a good choice for the very conservative investor..

I wouldn't mind jumping a quick call for questions or if you simply want a demo of how I have it set up and how easy its been!

So there might not be enough gain to need a 1031 exchange.If there is enough gain to justify the 1031 exchange then simply treat your replacement property as you would any other investment like @Daniel Osman said.