What if an opinion about the rules is incorrect & you qualify for a 1031 by the skin of your teeth?  

They are commonly on a 1 or 3 month variable rate, so highly sensitive to changes in rates.

I qualify as a foreclosure consultant under the law here in OR  IE I am a licensed mortgage banker.. however the laws have way more teeth than just that.. in our state the equity is protected and must be shared. that right there makes most pre foreclosures a non starter from an investor stand point. and a quick way to get into problems .. the OP will be wise to freshen up on the laws .. and not just trust someone.

This forum provides most of the sensitive/confusing points with self directed IRAs however that provides the basis for you to discuss with your professionals(attorneys and CPAs) as mentioned above.

I think you are being a little sensitive about the question.

I know when we are under contract with a house I have to be available most of the time due to the steps within the contract and I would be worried that the current communication style would continue throughout the contract and the last thing you would want is to have a time sensitive question and not be able to get a response from your Realtor.

I want to be sensitive to the situation but at the same time I have a business to run as well.

I would like to find something easy to cut my teeth on.

I work with a lot of investors to help them facilitate short sales and other sensitive transactions with distressed borrowers and assets.

Trying to cut your teeth on a "cheap" sec 8 property in a warzone is more likely to ruin the experience and drain you than it is to get you rich.