Here's how to handle your situation for tax purposes based on IRS guidelines:1.

My husband and I are licensed financial professionals and we love to educate on IULʻs or different types of policies that can assist in situations such as these! 

I’d simply ask in what situations where the broker and the brokers firm did nothing to facilitate the sale do you think you should get paid a commission?

Sometimes letting them do their thing can save so much time and stress!

The only time we will not make an offer site unseen is if we run into a situation where an owner or a realtor won't accept site unseen offers. 

If it is, explain your situation and ask to file a complaint.

I have a son in a similar situation, he went 6 months trying to get decent work and had other issues.

The situation allows for an excellent opportunity to work with a property manager and build trust.I am looking to gradually build and scale my real estate portfolio in Atlanta by purchasing one property each year.

You'll have tenants that don't pay, damages made, and potentially other disasterous situations occur on your properties. 

In your situation there is actually another factor that may work in your favor.Only the proceeds allocated to the sale of the building can be used in a 1031exchange.