Reverse exchanges may be possible for experienced well capitalized investors but for most, I would say it’s not really a practical option.Mike’s suggestions of being prepared and proactive is a good one.I encourage 1031 investors to start looking ASAP - get to know the market - identify potential buys - and start making offers - before one has sold their existing property.The issue becomes will a seller especially in a strong market accept your offer “contingent upon the sale of your property”?

When I think big picture it may be well worth it if the service saves me more than that amount or helps me generate more than that amount. 

@Trace AdamsI am doing this exact same strategy nearby.I am an investor friendly agent as well.

We know there are other STR owners blocks away from us and theirs opportunity to meet them as well as other business owners?

Well said!

Quote from @Brian Mineau: Dayton and Cincy for sure, outskirts of Columbus and Cleveland as well.

I'm in CA as well, let's connect :)

But if you don't know bad work when you see it, then yes, have the inspection to make sure the work is done well.

The kitchen and bathrooms were the biggest areas of concerns as well as the condition of the roof.

Well I can get the layout of the bathroom maybe here sometime today.