However, a year ago, I opened a brokerage here in Tampa called Investing N Florida, where we manage short-term rental properties, provide training for agents on selling and purchasing investment properties, and specifically equip our agents to work with investors.

Time is of the essence is typically part of a sales contract where it is stated on its own making it known that all dates are important and to be strictly adhered to.

I would not agree to that as a seller or a listing agent, absolutely no way.

The funds must move from the closing escrow agent to the 1031 exchange agent.

@Annette Yim- if you are working with a  realtor - ask them these questions ...if you arent working with an agent - consider doing so  until you  get  experience to  work without one ......also - if you will need to use a loan - make sure you are fully  pre approval before making an offer 

She does pay rent based on listing agent?

As an investor and agent here in Columbus Ohio, let me know if you have any questions or want to connect!

@Danny Van- thanks  1) if you have some equity in the property - you might consider getting a HELOC in place now  in case you  want to use any  equity in the future ...Its  easier to get a heloc in place on a primary home as compared to a rental  2) contact your insurance agent and  ask for an  estimate for how the insurance coverage and premium will  change  3) consider  a proeprty management firm if you dont want to  self  manage  4)  get any forms and  processes  in place  (  leases / credit checks / bank accounts/  etc ....)

Lender's use 3rd party inspectors who are usually agents or appraisers taking on side work. 

Most insurance is based on replacement cost which is the estimated cost to rebuild the property in the event of a claim.The easiest way to get your questions answered is to talk to a knowledgeable agent!