However, there are certain elements of hospitality (human interaction, spontaneity) that delivery apps like Grubhub and Postmates can never replace.

Prior to creating my account here, I interacted with a couple of posts on other websites I can't mention trying to find anyone that can give advice on where to start.

Your CPA might be right, but I would also talk to a 1031 intermediary like @Dave Foster to make sure that you are doing 1031 correctly.

I have been a fan listening to the bigger pockets podcast for around 2 years now, and I couldn’t be more excited to interact with all of the amazing people here!

You want to research if there is a CPA that specializes in real estate in your area, If there is one, great, reach out to him.If you like to have the face to face interaction - you may be able to with a remote accountant.

What's the risk that they'll trash your place before leaving if you have a bad interaction?

(Disclaimer: When I  am saying (Do it  yourself) I am not referring to you in particular @Marcus Auerbach  (I know you are a professional on your field) and I know you asked the question to generate some interaction on the platform.

You will do better in the long run and you won't have any tax consequences if you do a 1031 exchange through a QI like @Dave Foster.

My first interaction into real estate was with a different co-worker took me to one of those 2 hour workshops, and he asked me to help him with some manual work in his first flip.

@Dave Foster on this forum can help you out.