Now, if it doesn't work and you want to go back to the way it was, now what are you going to do with that space?

You don’t disclose where you live but it doesn’t really matter.

If he doesn't have regular paystubs, you can still request proof of income such as bank statements or tax returns.

It doesn’t even need to be a bank until you’re past your 10 properties.

If she "won't do anything you say", she doesn't sound like a very cooperative tenant and I would not feel bad one bit about her inconvenience for a few days over ignoring your instructions.How long will you be gone? 

What I expect is to further my business, be introduced to interesting people/opportunities (doesn't matter if I don't make any money) and to enhance my perceptive.

I felt okay about it, and I am hoping that if signing up for a program doesn't turn out well, I can at least benefit others by helping them to avoid doing the same.

For anything that doesn't come off you can reach out to those entities directly and try to see if they will modify their report.

The world of a 1031 doesn't leave time for an investor to wait. 

Doesn't sound like you're "seasoned" yet (typically 6 months), which is why the bank won't refi based on a new appraisal.