I think you are mis-understanding the appraisal process.

@Evelyn Zanetti You need to talk to a Qualified Intermediary for 1031's, like @Dave Foster.As pointed out, you had some misunderstandings of the requirements and tax liability, Dave could clear these up, along with other options/information in about 10 minutes.

I think you misunderstand what you were told most likely the mortgage broker. 

Common misunderstanding I think as I hear that all the time.

I think I had a misunderstanding of the Ohio tax lien/tax deed process and was thinking that it was more like the process in Florida where the county essentially does most of the work for you and you don't have to go through the entire foreclosure process at all. 

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Sorry if I am misunderstanding your question, then please clarify.

Maybe I am misunderstanding, but if my boss asked me to do that I would get it done and I am a product returns analyst not a property manager. 

Your comment here is a misunderstanding. 

Maybe I'm misunderstanding your post?