Feel free to reach out for some contacts/recommendations.Samuel to the rescue!

However, deeds in lieu of foreclosure can be subject to judicial attack by their grantors and their grantors' creditors.Grounds for attacks on deeds in lieu of foreclosure include the following:• That the deed was an equitable mortgage - that the parties intended the deed to be given as security for a debt and that the deed was not an absolute conveyance.• That the deed is either a preferential or fraudulent transaction within the purview of the provisions of the federal Bankruptcy Act or any other related state law.• That the deed is a device to clog a mortgagor's right of redemption.• Unfairness of the consideration.• Coercion, fraud, oppression, duress, and undue influence.• That the deed is not subsequent to the execution of the mortgage but contemporaneous with it.• That the grantor/mortgagor was insolvent at the time of the execution of the deed.An estoppel affidavit (executed and acknowledged by the grantor/mortgagor, attesting to the fairness of the transaction, the consideration exchanged, the value of the property, and other factors showing an intention to make a genuine transfer) or a recital (inserted directly in the deed) are supporting documents used to forestall challenges to these transactions.State law and local title standards must be consulted in regard to the consideration and treatment of deeds in lieu of foreclosure.What a GREAT post!   

The main differences (besides rates/underwriting guidelines) is what you can include in your renovation costs.

DM if you want me send you pics of your properties I know how that feels .  

Quote from @Dominic Mazzarella: I know how you feel because I was in a similar situation about a decade ago.

Including the Statement of Cash Flows.  

Feel free to message me and I can send you my tried and tested list. 

We were initially looking out of state for a potential move and or investment property just because the property taxes without being able to homestead, plus high cost of insurance, and harsh weather on homes made me feel like it might not be worth it.

The 1031 exchange was done as a group irrespective of, and including the SDIRA status, as a tenant-in-common. 

We don't allow any "deal-making" in the forums, which includes advertising your services or properties, looking for partners, etc.