However, two things that are a big unknown and was wondering if this would automatically disqualify me... 1) I had a foreclosure on a condo that finalized in Feb 2019, so more than 5 years ago. 2) I work for myself and been doing this officially for 1 year only (prior to that I had a high W2 job).

The other thing to think about is that if you sell your primary while you have still iived in it for 2 out of the 5 years prior to selling it you will get the first $500K of profit tax free.With a little hesitation, your plan is an awesome one that can be even better.

You're not risking your prior 1031 exchange by simply changing the strategy you use. 

Written Buyer Broker Agreements: Agents working with buyers will need signed agreements prior to home showings, which should clearly define the services and compensation.

What I can say is that prior to buying this software I was also paying for a project management app, but now I have everything all in one and it works perfectly. 

We did not go through probate as remaining properties were taken care of prior to them passing away. 

The tax courts have created a pretty effective standard for considering the legitimacy of refinances prior to a 1031 exchange. 

The IRS eventually ruled on them, but anyone who had done one prior to that ruling was grandfathered in.

Positive landlord references No evictions Cash available for security deposit and first month’s rentNo Pets allowedSublease and sharing, airbnb not allowed,Reusable tenant screening not allowedEvidence of responsible character … i.e. reference letters, follows instructions, no lying, shows up on time, no major criminal record.

Add to this fact that you will not have access to evaluate the condition of the property prior to sale unless you illegally break into it.