Working with an established investor eliminates a lot of uncertainty.

Those improvements didn't come because the worker figured out how to make cars 25 times faster; they came because automation eliminated most of the workers in the first place, and computerized controls ensured higher quality output that reduced line stoppages and rejected pieces, and the workers that were left largely pushed buttons that did jobs that used to take an hour and now took 10 minutes by pushing a button.

The reduction or elimination of 1031 Exchanges would have a tremendous impact not just on the real estate market but the economy on a whole. 

I actually did a lot of research and the vast majority of providers I foud did not meet the criteria I had developed and I eliminated themMaybe reading something positive serves a purpose too and with the amazing interaction here I get to share some of the things that work for me.Hopefully, members on BP are looking at options like TK like reviewing two sides of a coin.

Instead, I propose starting with cities with a population > 1M and then eliminating any city that does not meet all the additional requirements.

But by transferring, does it eliminate the refinance option or make my available pool extremely narrow?

The size of the loan your seeking might eliminate a lot of PMLs, but based on what you're describing, I think you'll have options. 

It's better to take the chance on that than to take on a big renovation with a $60,000 profit margin and next thing you know you are significantly over budget and you have unexpected costs that eliminate the profit anyway.

Then you have recourse and eliminate the seller (and their credit) from the equation. 

@Mathew Smith I suggest you connect with local agents, investors and property management companies to eliminate your concerns!