The public records show the Engineering Executive Summary Report of recommendations and also the foundation consultant company that performed the repairs NOC.While the engineering company has a good descriptive summary and many references to the Florida Statutes, the NOC just lists "foundation repair" with no other description of work that would be done.I called both companies to get a copy of the actual final report and neither would relinquish a copy because I'm not the "owner".

Your right it should have nothing to do with the 1031 but it it goes on the hud it is messy and easier for the service to claim you are receiving boot  A simple statement to that effect can go into the contract and the title company may even be willing to handle that part for you.Re: the excess funds- depending on valuations and any work needed on your replacement properties there may be a way to enfold that into improvements to tour replacements and still keep tax deferred status of that money

I would enlist the services of a foundation contractor or structural engineer if you are really unsure.

The 2% rule is a rule of thumb,not a replacement for real number crunching and my not fit many strategies and markets.

I try to go with the combination of something that looks good, but is easy to maintain/replace.

What matters are the numbers with $$$$$ in front, and how often you add them to your "scoreboard".I don't see any numbers with $$$$$$ in the above post.Reverse engineer your plan, and start with the end in mind...you financial goals, then work backwards (to the start) from there...until you are at where you are now.  

Hey Folks I live in the District Of Columbia and I wanted to ask everyone on here if there are other websites  or either search engines to track down landlord/owners.

You should be able to recoup the costs through your own market activity (plus some), you'll gain plenty of useful knowledge you didn't know you needed to know and as a mechanical engineer I'm certain you can handle the 60 hours of coursework and exam.

The East Bay is where most of the gentrification in the Bay is happening, with the rapid-transit system, BART, being the main engine of growth for people who want a quick commute into their jobs in San Francisco.

My other option is to keep my full time job and build my portfolio on the side until I can replace my employment income.