We're going to handle the building items in a timely manner, but we'll see how this all plays out.

So they are compelled to take action.There are people you can talk to in the various departments (planning, building and safety, fire and more). 

you will find a lot of cheats Liars frauds and scammers on BP to help you if you want to pursue business in that manner

This way if HUD/Sage does not review your closing documents in a timely manner (they may not), you still have at least another 5-7 business days to resubmit the closing docs (yes, your title company will need to resubmit the closing docs), allow time for HUD/Sage to review, and still have time to close within the 45 day window.Please let me know if you have any follow up questions.  

But definitely don't time it in a manner where a property was shown already, and then decide to also make an offer so you can do the deal yourself. :)

PS: I already talked to my family about investing in real estate and although they like the idea, I don't see it happening anytime soon or in an organized manner. 

I'm not a baltimore investor but learned enough to know that the cashflow proforma can be exciting on paper, but be a totally different beast in reality if you can't collect rent or have to do it in a very hands on manner.

The key is to understand the potential exposure for risk areas and mitigate in a manner suitable to you.  

My advice strictly from the 1031 perspective would be to sell and 1031 as a group in the same manner that title was held in the old property.  

The applicant has established that there are practical difficulties in complying with the provision, that the property owner proposes to use the property in a reasonable manner not permitted by the provision.