@Edward Curtis, piggybacking on what @Mike Dymski said, one of the complaints we hear frequently with 1031 exchangers is that sellers will attempt to hold them hostage if they have knowledge that they are doing a 1031. 

I think sites like Forbes, CNN Money, etc. take a look at this topic pretty frequently, so the OP isn't the only one thinking about it.  

@Jacob Morris - Hi Jacob, I'd speculate that the reviews stem from taking a largely thankless job- tenants dislike property managers for the most part, owners see them as a necessary evil, and if I was to make a prediction people don't take time to provide great reviews nearly as frequently -  it's to vent and post a complaint.That said if you search Stonehenge reviews you will find 1 star reviews...I have my own client base and operate a branch office of Stonehenge so I'm quite separate from them other than the oversight of their broker...none of their online reviews are my client base. :)I qualify at the end of this month to apply for my broker's license so I will be on my own soon enough. 

Do you have any investment clubs you frequent?

Find someone who works their frequently, buy them beer, and have them go over the what you need to succeed!

Am up your way pretty frequently and am happy to grab a beer and discuss more options.

Most frequently, my friends that have syndicated a deal use their own cash, and often buy a stale listing at full price, just to get a reduced EMD (I have heard of $50k on a $7mm purchase), so slightly less than the 1% that is typical.Common alternatives, if you do not have the EMD on hand, is bringing in more partners at the GP level, or bringing in a KP that typically shares at the GP level.

Florida would be a 2nd choice and probably easier for getting back and to from Canada for any work trips which might be more frequent in the first few years.

But if you have a company that you frequently use maybe there should be a discount on the company's fees??

How often do they frequent the property?