Either way, he'd be happy to chat and transfer any knowledge regardless of whether or not you use him as an agent.

The taxpayer must send the identification notice either to:1) The person obligated to transfer the replacement property to the taxpayer (such as the seller of the replacement property) or;2) To any other person “involved” in the exchange (such as the qualified intermediary, escrow agent or title company), other than a “disqualified person,” such as an agent or family member of the taxpayer.

Perhaps they really meant they were filing a separate Schedule E for each property.

Besides that, to do it correctly, you'll still have the deed recording fees, transfer tax fees, document prep fees, pro-rating taxes, etc.

Our insurance company wanted us to replace both water heaters before insuring our home but ultimately okayed it based on that they both had drains and we already had a warranty transferring on the home.

Originally posted by @Lynnette E.

Usually the easiest route is to purchase the property in your own name and then transfer the deed to the LLC, but there are risks with that approach as well. 

E up to code ?

@Lynnette E.

So I get to learn the market and at the same time, bring it to him to just basically analyze it and see if it make sense to build; I’m more of a hands on person so I like to engulf myself into w/e I’m diving into.