That said, I think you wouldn’t have an issue as long as that property is listed as your primary residence: all the bills in your name and change your mailing address.

That would be great but this is not a primary residence so I think that banks are going to be pretty tough on me.  

I am looking at a home as a primary residence, and it is listed for auction.

Also know, that to my knowledge, STAR can only be claimed on your primary residence.

@Jacobus Rex only on my primary residence.

My friend who bought his primary residence in 2014 has his home appreciated by about 500k.

I wouldn't include your utilities as an expense as it is your personal residence and not part of the rental. 

You can do a cash out refi as a NOO loan at 70% LTVI believe HELOC's have the same OO vs NOO rulesYears ago I was doing a OO refi and my lender was dragging his feet.  6 weeks in I found a new personal residence and because I had intent to move I have to refi it as NOO

Can someone give me the low-down on 1031 exchange and how it can apply to a primary residence?

I'm residing in Canada but am a dual citizen and ready to pull a trigger on a rental property in Dallas, TX as I have family there who can monitor things when I'm gone.