Then, you need to study the IRS Publication 523 regarding the Sale of a Residence.

So you seek info to assist your pre-determined narrative that there dumb, bad, and doing wrong. 

But I was also sent a document stating that a county housing assistance program was guaranteeing the tenants security deposit (which was accepted by the current landlord) but not for the full lease term because the tenant is no longer receiving assistance and that the guarantee would only be until 2/2025. 

That is sort of the social studies class answer.

Feel free to reach out if you still want some assistance with the search.

For instance, lenders in SC can offer a downpayment assistance (and a related first responder/veteran loan) program through SC Housing Authority.

Once the cost segregation study is complete, will I be able to take a full year of depreciation or only a prorated 4 months? 

Specifically, is the rental market stable, and is reliable assistance (like agents, property managers, contractors, etc.) available?

So to end this post, if anyone happens to know of someone who can provide such knowledge or who may need assistance that would be amazing! 

And are actually making a good career educating and assisting investors to maximize the benefit of the 1031 exchange.