Because a 1031 is only available for a property you are using for investment.Here's the conditions.1.

You may need to spend every cent they offer on moving things out and back in, but that a small price to pay if after this is done you have your property back in the condition it was when you started.

A QOZ is an economically-distressed community where if certain conditions are met, it may result in deferment of capital gains tax for investors.

I have experienced subletting working under some very restrictive and specific conditions.  

If that had been my approach, I would not have arrived in my current financial condition with higher net worth.3.

All complimented with Amazon fulfillment centers, google, and more tech manufacturing jobs.The bad reputation of “Detroit” comes from OOS investors wanting sub $40,000, D class properties in poor condition, because they pencil out to 2-3% deals on paper.

I have to close, apply for a conditional use verification, get inspection ( requiring wired smoke detectors, other safety features) and get a business license.

Keep an eye on local market conditions to find the right deal when the timing is better.

He is very knowledgeable about market conditions and is happy to share his research.

Not understanding/not realizing a condition exists is unlikely to work as a defense.