While I do not know the exact laws around what she is quacking about, I do know that the way she is portraying her opinion is clearly... not the law. 

I find this vague.

This is the best way to start becoming a real estate investor in my opinion, I did the exact same thing by taking out that HELOC to buy a new one. 

How can I make sure to do this the right way? 

I really appreciate this kind of feedback and am likely to cut a deal with them to get it rented.

Would you see yourself using a tool like this, or is it just another shiny object that’ll collect digital dust?

Any other strategies for using 1031 money in this situation or is it only for purchase of a new rental property?

I'd love to meet up, specifically areas East of the 215 and or North of the 10.I'm also curious about starting out in B-/C+ class-ish multi-property where the median house is around $500k, however it boarders an area of the median home of $700k. 

We are trying correct cat odors and damage unfortunately. 4) do you provide the itemized list and then once they agree you get the money to them or can this be done in one step and not be up for negotiation or tenant approval?

In Alabama, it used to be as easy as searching the county sites for tax deed properties that were left over after the in person auctions.