Hey Josh,Im not a cali expert or anything but im pretty sure it is very difficult even for experienced investors to purchase and rehab for rent and actually make cash flow in San Diego.  

So since my time is so fully used up, I thought I'd volunteer for two hours a week helping an experienced investor.

Generally, reputable, qualified and experienced exchange companies will charge somewhere between $5,000 and $8,000 for a standard Reverse 1031 Exchange. 

Self study man google it, buy a book on amazon, I personally have heard of the strategies too but dive into some self knowledge about the subject hopefully some more experienced BP members can point you in that direction!

I hate that and am very sorry you are experiencing it now.Starting over with a new lender will take some time.  

You just need to get started by making yourself known like what you are doing now here in the forums:-)Next, you should align yourself with someone in your local market who is experienced and who is willing to even talk to you.

Could an experienced buyer please comment?

I look forward to seeing more experienced answers.  

I would suggest that if you have not purchased the property yet you bring along a licensed and experienced contractor to estimate the cost of all the needed repairs and renovation so you have actual figures to work from.

Most people who have participated in residential real estate transactions as buyers or sellers remember experiencing last-minute changes at the closing table.