Here is the how I would explain it to a kindergartner:The true power of a 1031 exchange is the ability for an investor to meet their investment objectives without losing equity to taxation.With more money they can buy larger, multiple, or more productive properties.What is the alternative?

The power of rent growth.  

I would say that 80% of the Building Inspectors I worked with over the years (in SoCal) were on a power trip.

This is why this method is so powerful.  

However, just because I don't agree with it doesn't mean I am in favor of the Government being given additional power to enforce additional laws and restrictions that infringe upon our freedom.

Ideally AI could improve the property analytics that shape listing prices, a competitive advantage over other brokers.

I was skeptical but after seeing one go through the net I realize how powerful and legitimate all of this is.

It's an incredibly powerful hack if you do meet the criteria.In other words, marry a real estate agent who's an RE Pro!

I guess my problem with being too up front about seeing their place is that I don't feel like I'm in a position of power right now to decline people since it's hard enough to find people that I want to even get to that point in the application process in the first place, but I have to snap out of that mindset and have to instead come from a place where I make them believe that I have a lot of other applicants and that it's my standard policy and it's something they'll have to go through if they want my place.....ESPECIALLY if I decide to only take 1st & security from them rather than 1st/last/security.Thanks again!

Preaching to the choir - god please pray that servicing can be automated and improved with the emergence of AI.