Your intermediary forms the EAT which is what will take title to property B.  

If this isn't going to be a full time job for these folks, I'd suggest using these intermediaries.

List services are really just the intermediary.

Either way, speak to a Qualified Intermediary first to ensure you avoid unnecessary costs by structuring it the most advantageous way and avoid unnecessary and duplicative closing costs. 

What works for me is investments with small sponsors I know personally, and investments with major intermediaries like vanguard.

., no online presence and w/in 5 miles of superwalmart), but I'm still wondering if their is an intermediary stage in financial analysis before digging into the expenses.

Read on to learn more.A qualified intermediary plays an important and professional role in your 1031 exchange.

1031 Exchange funds can be used toward the payment of "capital improvements" if the improvements are made while the property is "held" or "owned" by the Qualified Intermediary through an Improvement 1031 Exchange (also referred to as a Build-To-Suit or Construction 1031 Exchange). 

Contact a national QI who will contact and coordinate with the title companies - In process.Your qualified intermediary should work with you to keep straight with these requirements.  

I've walked through a few Exchanges and I've always used my Title Company as the Qualified Intermediary.