The staff said it is an order by the governor which I found kind of absurd.

There are options, like a Delaware Statutory Trust (DST), that allow you to execute a like-kind exchange without taking direct ownership of a property, @Jessica Singh.

they had cut their staff back too far.So, I'd recommend that you find a good mortgage lender or broker. 

If you havent already, consider connecting with @Dave Foster who will help you execute a good 1031 Exchange and he has good referrals on agents who can satisfy your exchange in other markets.

I work in the financial services sector in NYC and sense that all the banks/insurance companies etc... are about to do the same because they've seen super high productivity from remote staff over the past few months. they haven't announced it yet but they've implied that they will in a few months. so even after Covid, going into the office will be optional. for most high income earners crowded into the cities - that's a big deal. 

With a team of over 10 staff we have notice without foreclosures the market of good deals have been drying up.

You will likely be going in much lower but upon execution of a solid business plan you can achieve these returns within a year or two for this size of asset depending on the in place lease terms.4.

@Richard Singh Section 8 allows MTM after first year of lease.I'd send your agent, their broker and the attorney an email stating how they legally failed to execute their duties on your behalf.

Even once the government money dries up, a foreclosure takes a year or more to execute.

I cannot keep up anymorehttps://www.cnbc.com/2020/08/10/president-trumps-executive-order-does-not-extend-eviction-moratorium.html