Do the 1031 complete the purchase and the next day your moving truck backs up to the door with your furniture. 

Those are alternative facts but I digress.

The alternative would be using their home (which they don't have the space for, or it's too loud because of their kids and barking dogs, or there's no parking, etc.).

Too many better options to ensure things aren’t ‘lost in the mail’All my tenants pay their rent automatically online via Cozy (though there are many similar alternatives).

First, the umbrella policy is not an option, but a must, as is not a replacement or alternative to an LLC - you need it regardless, and before you need the LLC (I would say ASAP). 

My partner and I see an alternative strategy, where we develop the project ourselves for a fraction of the fee and help bolster returns for our investors by saving the project money.

@Matt FerchThe purpose of a self-directed IRA or self-directed 401k is to give you the ability to diversify into alternative investments outside of the stock market.

New tenant pulled up in yard and a truck flew out from behind the house with unit on theback.

I arrived at my cabin in Pigeon Forge yesterday to find that my housekeeper had removed my high quality towels and sheets and replaced them with cheap alternatives and had never stocked my house with items (coffee, olive oil, hand soap...)

Really cool to learn about these alternative methods of financing!