I understand you want the opinion of other investors, but ALL legal questions should be referred to a qualified legal professional in the field that covers your query. 

It’s also normal for them to take awhile, boards usually only meet once a month and that is when they approve/disapprove unless they have designated people.I’d suggest compromising that you will give the security deposit now and the first months rent when a move in date has been confirmed and in writing.

If you do an exchange, make sure to use a qualified intermediary (I can recommend one or two) and I’d also recommend listing more than one potential replacement property (can list up to 3 and it can be property you found as well as a DST or a combo of both).

There are many different ways to invest in real estate both in and outside the qualified plan(Ira or 401k etc).  

I think in most salaried cases even, you'd need a minimum of 2 years job history to qualify that income.

You should be able to qualify you for good loans.

It is boarded up and has been sitting there for over 3 or 4 years.Thanks

I know there's a million ways to skin a cat and it comes down to personal preference, but my CPA seems so adamant about not paying my house off that it has me second guessing doing so.

Might be worth talking to qualified professional.

I would like to expand my marketing to where I can actually get real qualified clients.