If what you did is a true fix and flip where you had no intention of investing but rather were focused on short-term profit only, then you likely would not be eligible for a 1031 straight out of the gate unless you pivoted for a bit and demonstrated some intent to invest (i.e.- marketed and advertised it for rent and/or actually rented it for a period of time). 

And how you can demonstrate your intent. 

You will learn a lot asking and listening while demonstrating an active presence.

Only time I really "had" to was an eviction while self managing and I did so to show up in court and demonstrate I'm a real person.

.), and was able to demonstrate this income level or an increasing level for 3-5 years, then a sales price of $1,000,000 - $1,200,000 would be obtainable.

A couple other conversations I had in the last 2 days shed light on the recent elevated status of China Lake military base as demonstrated by the swift funding for repairs after the recent destructive earthquake (and apparent reluctance to do so before government officials were given a proper tour). 

How you approach the mentor demonstrates how you will approach real estate investing.

The tenant provides fraudulent documentation attesting to their need for an emotional support animal (usually a fake emotional support animal letter).The landlord can demonstrate that making accommodations for an ESA would impose undue financial burden or logistical burden.

For example does it have to be a demonstrated primary residence or would say staying on all weekends meet the bar?

How does one track the hrs spent to demonstrate to the IRS that you indeed work more on this than a W-2 job?