And you need to enlist the aid of a Qualified Intermediary to execute a 1031, so you'll have someone on your team that knows all the ins and outs.The two timelines you need to adhere to are:Identify replacement properties within 45 days of selling your current prop - which means you should be looking before you go to market if you think your property will sell quickly.Purchase one or more of your identified properties within 180 days of selling your current prop.

The 6-plex was MLS, and for that reason I enlisted the help of a realtor I've known for years.

Enlisting the help of real-estate attorney can help you identify the circumstances under which you can reduce your property tax liability and navigate the means by which you can save big on your tax bill.

Your agent can guide you as to a negotiating strategy that will get the seller to move as much as possible, saving you money in the long run.6.Enlist your buyer's agent to research the seller's ownership of the property before closing on the purchase.

A lot of Senior Enlisted and Officers choose the better schools and family environment in Belton over Killeen and surrounding areas.  

Generally,Sales price = FMV of your liquidating distribution, whether it be cash and/or property.Cost basis = tax basis =Beginning tax basisplus contributionsplus taxable income 'or' less tax lossplus tax-exempt incomeless non-deductible expensesless non-liquidating distributionsequals...ending tax basisYou should have been tracking tax basis annually...I have to say it's advisable to enlist the help of a CPA or an EA. 

In that case, 1. is it typical for the tenant to find a new owner and enlist the services of a broker, 2. if the current tenant does find a prospective buyer, would I as the owner act almost like a condo board and approve or deny that potential buyer?

Evaluate the comps for ARV and potential rents (enlist help of realtor)5.

As Will said, contact an agent and enlist them as a "Buyer's Agent" but only for listed properties.

I know you can't mix with the enlisted easily, but I'm mostly sure there could be a bunch of them.