One particular change that we all will need to get prepared for is the change in interest n auction procedures.

Hey @Mike ShempI recently just started Rich Dad Poor Dad and just after the first chapter it changed my perspective on a bunch of things, i also bought his quadrant flow book (Haven't started it yet).

I predict the market will turn within the next 2-3 years as soon as the supply and demand picture changes.

This is my plan as of now, but I'm sure plenty will change in the next few years!

Yes, I suggest you change that perception or shift your mindset.  

I believe that alone changed not only my life but the way I look at life.

Time management is one of my core beliefs that has changed the landscape of how many deals get done. 

This has changed dramatically.

I use quickbooks and do not want to change my accounting but thoughts on payments online? 

If your intent was to hold the property for productive use and you can demonstrate that wit past practice, documentation of conversations with your professionals, rental agreements, actual rent, etc then you could indeed do a 1031 because your intent was to hold and something external changed that intent.And the unsolicited offer is the gold standard of something that can change your intent.