In my spare time, I watch and play futbol(soccer), listen to live music and read books.I will like to connect with fellow investors, who can I can learn a lot from.

But they do not affect the application of 1031 to your property.

I watch the foreclosure market very closely and sometimes find a short sale in a great area.

I have watch tons of videos on youtube i am currently living in new york city where housing market is really expensive .

So watch out for that!

Issues of concern are getting an ITIN, annual tax compliance including Form 1040NR, partnership withholding forms 8804/8805 if applicable, and FIRPTA if applicable.

You could always ask to review the final applicant though they may or may not go for it. 

I ordered all of  the BP books and have been watching and listening to all of the podcasts, along with taking advantage of the free weekly webinars. 

It always makes me chuckle when an amateur Landlord assumes they know more about screening applications than a professional, trained property manager that conducts hundreds or thousands of screenings a year.A lot of the fees you mention are normal but you should shop around.

If applicable.