thank you the the response! 

I know a lot can't do the weeknights because of commuting and family responsibilities.  

I appreciate your response.

Since it is your first exchange believe me you want responsiveness and experience over saving a buck or two.  1031 is not a DIY and you should have support and coaching throughout the entire process start to finish and beyond.One place to ask would be at your local title company. 

Tenants are still responsible for the unit rent until a new tenant is found, or until the end of the original lease, whichever is sooner.

Attornies can write contracts for you leases.. and other things that you may need.. however for vanilla SFR transactions most all folks just use a good escrow officer.Here is a response I got from the state when I wanted to know for sure if you could advertise property like wholesalers do so I sent in an add from a local wholesaler and this was the response I got.   

@Eric Van VlietI’m sorry for my delayed response, been traveling for work a bit.

Response.."

No one has the responsibility to show you anything, you need to go out there and learn for yourself.  

I appreciate the responses, gents!