There are quite a few restrictions with this - you have to identify the property you're exchanging to within 45 days or something like that.

They are saying no; however the property has been identified by multiple other sources as RM 3-7 and the duplex has been built since 1926. 

The key is comparing the different entities and identifying what fits your portfolio best.2. 

(finally, time to retire)I am trying to identify and rank my selling options to achieve the following:Minimizing capital gains/recapture taxes by getting as many properties into a 1031 exchange as possible.

Best to have the replacement property not only identified, but under contract when you sell, as many purchase fall apart.

So I run a spreadsheet to identify cash on cash, but to get realistic numbers in the spreadsheet I have to get do CMA for costs of the house, another spreadsheet for rehab, and use rentometer for potential rent.

Looking for help identifying an investment property in Austin and would like to talk to a realtor that works with RE investors.  

Feel free to shoot me a PM and I can give you a good introduction about:Marketing, Identify targeted areas, Talking to sellers, etc. 

They are really just looking for super obvious scam artists that have been identified previously.There are  2 viable multifamily financing options available for you.

Worst case scenario (in their mind) is you end up defaulting on the loan and their only recourse is to claim the property; if you get it far enough below market value that will set their minds at easeAs far as how to approach them once they are identified, I would say an introduction from another person who has already borrowed from them would be the best approach.