Scott Meyers already provided a ton of info for you to sink your teeth in to.

That doesn't necessarily address the insurance question however it could give you some teeth to your argument if they're not required.

I'm looking at SF right now to cut my teeth on, then I'm going to explore MF.

Who cares that they are misrepresenting the truth and lying through their teeth - this behaviour would be consistent with their other actions. 

The only question is how you can minimize the negative impact to you.So gritting your teeth and smiling may be the best answer.Going forward you may want to consider using assignable contracts with no advance indication that you are in a 1031 exchange.  

Working as an assistant is a great way to cut your teeth in this business.

Doing all of the planning of credit cards to get points kinda makes my teeth itch.

Clear the table, clean your room, brush your teeth, etc.  

@Ned Carey   we go to that same old adage in most of this stuff   ( It depends) what this depends on is the states your working in.I cut my teeth in CA tax sales and as such it was ALL land and lots..

But I cut my teeth working in high stakes litigation suing major law firms for refusing to cover claims for their clients - the last thing an investor wants to deal with in the event of a law suit is to have their only line of defense walk away from them.