The current owner would still get his regular cash flow each month and wouldn't have to manage the property anymore. 

I have a couple that I use fairly regularly that do a great job and are thorough.

Our community, left largely uncensored (except for the 5 "S" - Sales, Sleaze, Spam, Self-Promotion, Solicitation), has discussed how to handle a recession or similar economic environment ad nauseum, to steal a phrase from @Corby Goade.But, let's address your questions here specifically. 

But if you're looking to do significant improvements and want to use your exchange as seed money this would still keep everything tax deferred.Another option would be to do a regular 1031 exchange but use the proceeds to buy two or more value add properties. 

We have several deals we are in the process of negotiating PSAs and lining up financing so we're reexamining options and communicating with lenders on a regular basis. 

There's a certain website we use to market our owner finance deals and we know a couple agents who work with owner finance buyers on a regular basis. 

You will continue to do your normal regular pre-tax contributions.Loans from retirement plans have their place in financing, but you need to seriously consider other options before digging from your retirement capital.

I help regular people buy and sell their dream homes, but my true passion lies in helping investors from all across the country pursue financial freedom through real estate investing, in my local market.

I've not seen much of anything from wholesalers worth buying-- in fact many times they are promoting properties that failed to sell on the MLS and asking more than the former listing price.

As I know I already have clean title, when I obtained my "selling inventory".Lately, ...because I've "built-up" a huge following and "cliednt-base", ...I do an "email blast" --- "to my regulars" and amazingly, ...many times, I sell a vacant parcel within minutes!