Is this not something title companies can typically wrap into closing due to the length of time it takes to complete?

In the amendment and in this exact wording we requested "Buyers requests that all work be done by licensed professional/reputable company and copies of all work-orders/receipts for repairs" and "All repairs should be completed on or before 7/16/2018" .

With the amazing shortage of skilled tradesmen and labor in our country (it’s getting worse every day,) the only way is to change the job and culture of the job completely.

It is in need of quite a bit of cosmetic work inside, but I don't want to do the work around the tenant, and I don't want to lose him, he is very good.Fortunately, he is going away for 3 weeks so I can complete the work while he's away.

I am a Panama City based CCIM and have completed many 1031 exchanges personally and with clients.

I do see the value in being able to use FHA financing to acquire and potentially fix cover your rehab costs but based on the necessary repairs I would ask for either a significant reduction, the current owner to complete all major repairs, or just move on. 

I have my contractor going in today to complete some work and by the time the place is rent ready all in all I’ll be out about a month and a half worth of rent.

Once your exchange is complete you can then work with your financial planners to determine the best entity to move to for the long haul.Kudos on your thinking!

Rent numbers work...I just have no idea how you plan to completely gut a home for only $20,000.

This is a complete JOKE.