If it's a nicer house and they want to sell, hand the lead to a local realtor.You'll learn a ton just doing these two activities.

They also lead the local REI club.

In order to defer all of that in a 1031 you will need to purchase other property/properties (yes you can sell one and buy several) worth at least the 1,400,000 and use whatever cash is generated by the sale in the next purchase or purchases.If the improvements are being financed outside the property itself you can reimburse yourself after you complete your exchange and subsequently refinance one of the new properties to pull cash out.  

I'm being restationed in Fort Worth this summer and am on a similar journey as yours (though I'm currently leading by one child!).  

On that same note, I'd recommend you let the deals lead your spending, rather than the other way around.

This is a great source for business, leads and building relationships.

Any leads would be appreciated. 

I Have 6 good responses and am waiting on their Resume' and ability to finish project and will update as soon as we have someone that will be a good fit.I want to make sure who ever takes this on is not stretching themselves to thin and can get the project done... undercapitalization in this business can lead to monetary loss's very quickly...

It is a cost effective (although time consuming) way of identifying leads.

I got the lead via a Nonprofit I work with.