I think the truth that your post brings is in the level of sophistication and market insights of the investors and investment sponsors that are prevalent on these forums, the amount of money we are talking about, and the general idea that real estate, even when directly owned, is passive in nature.

Naturally your relinquished property must be sold before you can take title to the new property, but its a great way to make the process as smooth as possible.Even though the time frames can feel daunting I find that 95% of exchanges from my clients are successful.

Quote from @Cheryl Abram: Quote from @Duke Giordano: The nature of the limited partner and syndicator relationship is at best "holding information back" and at worst "deceptive or untruthful". 

(2) Does anyone have any best practices or tips on dealing with rental properties and tenants that have been impacted by a natural disaster?

If they can't do a money transfer directly to your bank, have them send a certified cheque using registered mail and signature required (they could send it to your work if you don't want to use your home address). 

There's potentially a domino effect in the event of an unforeseen major expense exceeding my reserves (mainly thinking in terms of natural disasters) affecting my whole portfolio.  

When it comes to taxes, both Enrolled Agents (EAs) and Certified Public Accountants (CPAs) can definitely help you out and are interchangeable.

Yes, this was a regulation passed recently in Cleveland, all rental properties must be lead certified.

Quote from @Gerald Jarreau: Is there a government agency that will need to certify the rental as mold free?

Hi,I spoke with a multifamily seller recently, and he told me that he was involved in a class action lawsuit with Pace Morby with the nature of it seemingly around the Sub-to deals he structures.