And I recognize that by having good design sensibility, being an architect and understanding where to focus the money, I believe that I can make much higher profits for the same amount of money invested as a typical flipper.

Recognize this option kills return and that you are buying that cash flow and paying for it up front. 

This will be my first 1031 and I would like to find a recognized Qualified Intermediary to bounce questions off of and handle this deal.

Recognize your financial constraints, funding possibilities, and associated dangers.

They do everything for me agent, PM, rehab.sometimes I feel like their communications to be could be a bit more frequent and timely, but I also want to be fair and recognize that I am on the extreme side of the range when it comes to replies and responsiveness, so my expectations are stupid high.I am not sure what feedback you are looking for and would be happy to discuss more in person if you would like to hop over to DM or phone. please do not hesitate.cheers

Are there rental in the area of interest, SFHs or multifamilies, cost to purchase, expected rents, tenant profile, source of income, growth... things like that.In the long distance real estate investing book by David Greene he describes hiw to recognize a realtor who is a rock start. 

Recognizing that a situation like this would have both pros (no vacancy) and cons (less control):- Are there any considerations to made for the screening of current tenants when a property changes hands?

If you consistently analyze properties, it will be much easier to recognize a good deal when it shows up.

I recognized your photo from the movie 'Tora, Tora, Tora'.Probably not great prospects for wholesaling, if for no other reason then the difficulty in working the file.Since you need a seller/principal who has standing, meaning the capacity, power and authority to pass title, many if not all of these leads will require probate. 

Hi Kyle,I recognize you cuz I have been looking at your company's website for a long while...