You can learn about everything just by their profiles before you even contact them .

Either way, my impression is you should be just fine doing the 1031 that way.

You're under the very false impression that anyone who sends mail should get deals.

I assure you that most potential lenders will not require you to do all of this but they will be impressed that you offered to.

If you're a syndicator and your investors want to see a return of their capital and you're looking to impress with the quick run-up in value you sell and return their capital. 

That is impressive, maybe my goals are too small! 

I am very impressed with your timeline and being ahead of schedule, that is a big part of what I need to work on.

In fact when touring Alex's office and meeting people, one of my colleagues @Scott Parshall mentioned he was very impressed to hear that they try to close out all communications by days end.Communication will kill marriages and real estate investments if not done or done poorly.

Fortunately, I've managed to build an excellent credit profile and have a decent and secure W2 job, which banks love.

I was under the impression that it was so applicable but I was in for a rude awakening after my fiance and I purchase our first property.