The error Was either your's or the seller's.....the title co. was just picking up the slack.  

This is pretty simple as long as you get it in writing and are clear about the terms. 

@Sean Carroll, simple.

The market here follows behind CA about 2-3 years so while the REO properties are slim pickings there they are starting to flood our market out here.

As to the landlord, I guess you're all correct in that she was just relaying the "concerns" and I should simply take it for what it's worth as well.I guess that's all simple enough. :)Anyway.

This is a decision that gets a lot of different opinions and for some it is a simple, “Hell No!”

as for the mailbox you can have Amazon ship it somewhere or order it from Home Depot or Lowes for pick up or ship it as well.

And pick an accent color for the front door.

@Kimber Lockhart Its not supposed to be that simple.

If the cost of the land exceeds the value of the 15 properties then a simple forward 1031 exchange (or 15) will work just fine.