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?

I was now without power, or water.

Build a local team for cleaning and repairs to streamline operations.

At that point I dont know investing would make any sense, I have heard scary stories I was thinking about short term rentals but that needs constant cleaning after guests and conpetition is very high my friend spent almost 200k out of pockets to buy a property for airbnb and he got 17 bookings per year....

That said, utilities that aren't directly attributed to a unit can be a pain in the neck because everyone is sure that the other unit(s) are using more power than they are.

They were unable to do so and have ostensibly walked away from the project leaving their partners to clean up the mess.

Cleaned up house but didn't have to do much.

The BAM family is very well rounded with a clean track record. 

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!

There is power in numbers, and we want to stand up for our rights.