How they overcame it is either finish out the project and don't use them again or cut them loose and get a new contractor to finish the work!

While separate accounts sure helps with the audit trail, it's not necessary if you note the reason for a a deposit and withdrawal on the drafts or "source" document. 

I'm new and heard about Bigger Pockets a few years ago and have been getting more and more into it lately.

Would love to see what new challenges you could give me! 

Consider all the things that could go wrong and see if the lease addresses them: unauthorized pets or tenants, early termination, security deposit, lease violations, late rent, eviction, lawn maintenance, parking, etc.5.

You have 45 days from the sale of your property to identify potential replacement properties, and you must close on the new properties within 180 days from the sale.

You can buy the new property with hard money and perform the rehab, but all the funds used for the purchase and rehab need to come from the 1031 exchange and the loan, not your personal funds.

* I am not familiar with Baltimore or what would constitute a complaint This is something that I've seen happen in New York with neighbors who are unhappy with tenants or owners on their street.

We added value by re-doing the whole house, installed vinyl floorings, rebuilt 2 and a half bathrooms, re-painted the whole house, replaced all the hardware in the house, installed new lighting, ceiling fans, re-painted the kitchen, and completely remodeled the upstairs.

We always try to help new investors and pay it forward!