What financial pitfalls do you want to avoid into retirement?

I was hoping to not amortize though, to avoid paying the seller all interest in the beginning.

Any areas we want to avoid?

Please see additional considerations below.If you are eligible to set up a self-employed Solo 401k (or have a 401k plan through an employer which accepts rollover contributions and allows for 401k participant loans), another alternative which would avoid taxes and penalties would be to transfer your funds to such a 401k plan and then take a 401k participant loan.  

You should move to a less expensive apartment, cut all unnecessary expenses to the bone and adopt a more frugal life style.

@Dan Moore there is really no way to avoid having to hustle yourself.

This being the case companies like ListSource avoid even offering this information in Kansas. 

Just a few thoughts to consider to avoid a potential pitfall.  

This is usually called Pass Through funding and avoids the use of transactional funding .While several closing attorneys do it here in Georgia , i heard its not allowed in Florida . 

As long as you continue owning your property or as long as you do a 1031 again when and if you ever sell you'll continue to avoid the tax.