Would a real estate attorney have some sort of knowledge and leverage throughout the investing process?

Both you and @Cassidy Burns are sort of correct - from the perspective of the 1031. 

They are more likely to be able to motivate and problem solve the issues with the current builder to help you keep the schedule moving.

Drive for dollars (drive neighborhoods and look for fsbo signs) find distressed properties and ask if they want to sell, or hook up with a motivated local real estate agent and have them do the leg work for you and if they find you a deal pay them the commission they deserve. 

Hi Jim,This might seem harsh but,If the females future bothers you, say a prayer for her and make a donation to your local No-Kill Shelter for Animals--She's an adult and can fend for herself--and you have a business to run.It's best to not get interpersonal with the renters--they ALL have some problem or another--they are Adults and will have to sort them out for themselves. 

You have to use commercial financing.All this being said, it does depend slightly on what sort of investing you are looking at doing. 

I now live in my hometown of sorts - the last place my parents moved to anyway.

@Brett MachWell, I haven't read what you are talking about, but it sort of goes with what has been discussed on BP many times.  

Purchase price: $1,600,000 This property was purchased due to it's stable cash flow and motivated seller.

With that said, ABB is still the leading website and it will be financially advantageous to sort things out with them.