Go to the City, they have a step by step outline on what to do.

I would not have accomplished the first steps without you all!

In the past people that I have worked with more or less ask for forgiveness, this is a risky step and would only advise with a good local architect and contractor willing because it also makes them look bad.

So then, assuming the lender would also pay for rehab/repair, how exactly would I go about estimating the rehab/repair costs on Property X when I have yet to step inside the house?

I mean jumping in as not only a new homeowner, but a landlord was a huge step.

You could, technically, just keep leapfrogging properties through 1031s until you die and leave your final props to your heirs, who would receive a stepped up basis (not owe taxes on the sale unless they held it long enough for it to appreciate further).

Since paying it off benefits you a little but not much.There you have it - a 1031 is extra steps. 

Lets start by stating that they have to be licensed, which is required by law including going through extensive background checks, be financially fit themselves, and go through education on laws and mortgage practice.

If nothing has improved then the next step is calling the police. 

I can't post his contact info, but feel free to message me if you want more details.Again, I haven't gotten past this step because of my own project priorities, but in talking with Gary, I plan to use him when the timing is right.