@Dave Foster Yes!

In reality that is a small percentage of us that do not know how to foster a relationship with a client and begin guiding them in their home purchase.

I have been working these areas of C class and lower for 2 decades now I have seen the same address come through our shop 3 or 4 times.. that's  3 or 4 full cycles in 20 years and each one that gave up lost a bunch.there is money to be made for those that know how to run these assets and are local and understand this is not a passive business its just a business they choose to own. nothing different than running any other small to medium size business where your either dealing with employee's or your dealing with tenants.. 

@John HeeneyTo summarize what many have said, you have a few options.Transfer to a solo 401(k) - Are you qualified to have a solo 401(k) - Self employees with no employees2.

I realize the two hypotheticals in this paragraph can be set up so as to be managed remotely through employee help/management companies but with so much of our net worth tied up in it, I would be checking in on an at least biweekly basis.4) "Default" on 1031 and pay sizeable recapture/capital gains penalties. 

@Dave Foster that makes sense, thank you.By the way, any recommendations for an Exchange qualified intermediary here in Rochester Ny?

There are many markets across the United States that foster cash-flow positive investments.3. 

Hire the help you need or add the tasks to the job descriptions of employees you already have and see that they get the training necessary for the job.

All Contractors are subject to the lender’s determination that the contractors are qualified and experienced, have all appropriate credentials required by the state, are financially able to perform the duties necessary to complete the renovation work in a timely manner, and agree to indemnify the borrower for all property losses or damages caused by its employees or subcontractors.Multiple Specialized Contractors: Since this is a limited repair/renovation program, no General Contractor is required.

best way to do this is go work for someone who needs an employee and learn the business from the ground up trying to learn this on the internet is a 99% failure rate.. plus your talking about a very capital intense business.