Pay attention to the details and be organized Did you work with any real estate professionals (agents, lenders, etc.) that you'd recommend to others?

Ask any asset protection attorney, and they will recommend WY, NV or DE as best states to use.

If you buy regular keyed locks (non-electronic) as Nathan Gesner recommended, then buy Schlage because they have a lifetime warranty on mechanical and finish. 

Just remember anyone who has acted as your employee, attorney, accountant, investment banker or broker, or real estate agent or broker within the 2-year period ending on the date of the transfer of the first of the relinquished properties is considered your agent and is disqualified from being your QI.So definitely ask them for recommendations but they cannot act as your QI on the exchange. 

I'll provide some tips below.2.

While not mandatory to purchase in an LLC, I would recommend it.

I’d appreciate any insights, lessons learned, or recommendations from those who have gone through this process.

However, if they are still considered a short-term guest under lodging rules, you may have more flexibility, though the specifics can depend on local regulations in Seattle.Since this can become a legal gray area, I recommend documenting all agreements, payments, and communication with the guest.

My coach recommended that I pick one market.

Did you work with any real estate professionals (agents, lenders, etc.) that you'd recommend to others?