Your loss is limited to the amount you invested.You can sell shares of publicly traded reits on the stock market during trading hours.

IRA funds can be used to make investments only; they can't be used to buy a residence.

@Kim Tran Yea like what @Jackson Hanssen Is saying here, you can only 1031 investment property for investment property, and later down the line convert it to your primary residence.

For auctions and sheriff sales, building relationships with local auctioneers and monitoring county websites can be great starting points — wishing you success in growing your portfolio!

You need to be careful with prequalifying people these days as various cities and states have laws that can restrict that. 

Business Journal (BizJournals) is the main one I read, but you can find others. bizjournals post about the new developments and changes in the city.

The best way to position yourself for a successful 1031 exchange is to be as proactive as you can when finding your replacement property.

If it has not changed you can always pay for another appraisal, nothing says you have to go with one.   

(if you are a licensed GC or RE agent, this also can be counted towards experience) 

I'll have to check and see if I need attorney or not, does anyone know if the building is in an LLC and I am a member, can do pro se in Dupage County?