>Has anyone ever heard or know of a possible way to get an extension through the IRS on the 1031?

I am a licensed GC in AZ and have extensive experience in re-models.  

I've started looking for handyman referrals, you make a lot of good points.We currently use Cozy.com for listing, applications, and automated rent collection, and use SmartMove for background checks.

I am looking at a property that had an extension added on to the back of the house at some point.

This is a  "Subject-to" transaction, hopefully using two notes.A seller is willing to take I/O for 20 years is probably 1 in a thousand and they will be taxed just as Greg is, make that 1 in 10,000.I'd bet Greg doesn't mention the other issues with a Sub-to, foreclosure, Greg can only foreclose on his interest, that could be paid off, the note to the first seller is pretty worthless, that can end up going to the state in a medical issue, then there are risks of bankruptcy, law suits by other parties, collections and servicing, deed transfers, insurance, liens and the list goes on, which is why you should not do long term subject-to deals.      

I don't want to collect any money from the tenant for the application since its a mess with returning it to them if we don't accept them.  

Do you feel comfortable buying a house that may have extensive water damage/mold?

http://nypost.com/2015/07/18/obama-has-been-collecting-personal-data-for-a-secret-race-database/

@Karen Margrave - no I wasn't going to be collecting an agent's commission for buying the house.

If you're thinking of renting, north of Brooklyn, there is a magical place named Queens, with low crime, extensive public transit.