There are requirements you must follow to have a successful 1031 exchange but they are fairly simple and the process can be stress-free is you enlist the help of a reliable and experienced Qualified Intermediary.

Every time I hear "out of state investor", I just assume they're from Cali - the market here seems to make no sense anymore (and yes, I'm a Ca based OOSI too)In general, ALL the major west coast cities are very overvalued right now - generally, purchases there would be speculation of future appreciate, rather than good reliable cash flow - that's gambling, not investing.

Back in Cali, I had a reliable list of handymen/contractors that I have had great relationships with.

Can anyone recommend reliable contractors in Philadelphia?

Not trying to hijack OP,  but I would also like to find a reliable general contractor in Philly.

Then, the issue has already been addressed by the state/county/city, I know what the deal is, and it's unlikely to change (or at least change dramatically) - the gov't is already getting their cut so they aren't likely to mess with a good thing.It seems that urban areas are the riskier ones from a regulation standpoint, but from a cash-flow perspective they can be more reliable because of the variety of travelers they cater to, not just tourists.  

http://washington-mechanical.com  They are very customer friendly and reliable.  

Construction is booming and yes a lot of the work goes to the lowest bidder but there are still companies and individuals that still value quality, reliability and professionalism.Anyone good will be a success.

Do you have any suggestions or recommendations for dependable and reliable help?

Hey BP community! My name is Brendan and I live and invest in Baltimore, MD. My business partner and I are looking to start our first rehab project come January, 2018, and we're currently searching for the right contr...