Hey Sam,My understanding that once you close on the replacement property, you can do whatever you want.Double check with a 1031 Expert. 

Annual adjustments: These income thresholds and premium amounts are adjusted annually.It's important to note that various types of income can affect your MAGI, including wages, Social Security benefits, pension payments, and even tax-exempt interest from municipal bonds.

You need to become a data expert to know how to pull lists. 

If so, make sure agreement is in writing, signed by both parties, specifies new end date and ensures any existing security deposit will still be dealt with properly per landlord/tenant laws, and I'd also ask for a partial payment to be issued at signing to make obtaining his new place easier.  

I am scheduled to close on a duplex in Milo-Grogan in mid April so havent secured a PM yet. still shopping. but will certainly update here once the decision has been made. 

Does this mean that we will just pay less at closing and not get the physical security deposits?

While I have the funds for the down payments, I’m in need of approximately $30,000 to cover the rehab costs for these properties to get them in market rent shape.I’m exploring various options to secure the necessary financing and would greatly appreciate any advice or recommendations on the best ways to obtain rehab funds.

That said, to give you an opinion on them without knowing a thing of them wouldn't be fair but I AM very disappointed with ALL the mentors and gurus out there to pretty much know how to talk and hype you up but provide zero actual value.What most of these "experts" do is they know how to talk to your desires.

LLC Setup and Financing: How do I go about securing financing for a BRRRR project with a new LLC that has no credit history?

I heard experts from YouTube say +-200 sq ft is how you find a comp for a subject property.