But by the way they perform Matt must over burden them with tasks outside their experience level.

Must have tools: you need some type of evaluation metric and/or tool that you are comfortable with and are willing to walk about from a deal if it doesn't meet your requirements.also, a deal is a term for a transaction, not to be confused with a "good deal".

Trying to do everything yourselves.

I do not worry much about "hurried or sloppy work" because it is also in my contract that all work must pass inspection, which may include the city / county (for permitted projects), lender and myself.

To defer all tax you must purchase in total at least as much as your net sale.

If 1031 is to be implemented it must be done on the property level.2. 1031 generally does not apply to IRAs since they are tax-exempt. 3.

If they are up for renewal and you elect to non renew them you must stop accepting funds from the occupants after the lease expires (accepting rent after the lease expires may make it appear you have a tenancy at will agreement). 

You must have the intent to hold the relinquished property and the replacement property for rental, investment or business use. 

The lot works and ok with living in one unit, just trying to find people that have executed them in Los Angeles City.

Cash flow a must, appreciation a plus.