I am currently in the processes of getting my real estate license and don't have accesses to the MLS, despite this I still want to practice doing comps on housing in my area to better understand what makes a deal great.

., Then 1031 exchange can only be used to purchase investment real estate. 

I feel like the first option would likely occur, but I also feel like that's bad business for me and would be worried the renter would leave a bad review because of it, and thus possibly make it harder to rent.

If it's just speculation, start by reviewing the law to see if there are any unique requirements for a business.

Contact the condo association directly to request access to their official records, which should include maintenance logs, financial statements, and details on planned improvements or repairs.To ensure the information you receive is accurate, consider consulting with a real estate attorney or a local real estate professional.

It's not the ideal living condition, but it's a proven method of investing when real estate is unaffordable.

The real estate sector is seeing significant shifts globally, with notable developments in Europe and North America.

I'm ready to get my draft notarized but thought it would be best to find a real estate attorney to review first. 

I am getting some conflicting info from different Fidelity reps so I'd like to ask real customers of Fidelity here for suggestions.

How the money is distributed at closing doesn’t change your tax situation unless you did something like a 1031 exchange where you would not actually receive any money - the money would go towards another real estate purchase - to which there are a lot of rules. all the best!