Quote from @Nate Meeker: Great insight, I am personally choosing not to file these for clients, but am providing a free guide to help them.  

If you have a good relationship with a lender who has a track record of great customer service and hitting all deadlines, even better if they have a good local reputation with the listing agents in the market that you do business in, then that’s worth more than the promise of a slightly lower rate from an untested lender IMO. 

State your legal theory if you choose to take an adversarial position.

Quote from @Jonathan Greene: Why did you choose Roofstock for a one-off investment property in the first place? 

IF the lender does find out the lender can choose what course of action to take.  

Good luck I have used Ashland as well.. they are a reputable company. 

I choose NOT to accept your future. 

Investors should therefore exercise significant care when choosing their Qualified Intermediary because of the critical role the company will play in the administration of their 1031 Exchange transaction.It is extremely important to note that 1031 Exchange Qualified Intermediaries are generally not required to be licensed, regulated, audited or otherwise monitored by any regulatory body.

There are limits to this as well (when someone stays the whole time and doesn't say anything while there), but if someone chooses to leave early or right away, give them their money back before they drill you with a 1-star review.

Quote from @An Lan: I am not a professional real estate investor, I just invest in houses as a safe asset and do not choose to rent them out.