If operating capital is not of a primary concern/constraint, then I think you're right to consider tax treatments of a partial vs. full solution. 

These are professionals with additional training and a stricter code of ethics.

I have a guy who has been doing this for 35 years and he assures me (and my property manager for 15 years does as well) that this is by far the most efficient and cost effective way to do it, and both will guarantee the job - so no issues there.The question is the tax treatment.

He is a high energy guy who Makes It Happen, has a great work ethic and is refreshing to talk to, no B.S.  

It takes broad ethics, FHA, HUD laws, situations and gives you real life examples of how these apply and breakdown.

We use the vinyl in our apartment buildings.Anything other than an apartment building (SFR, Duplexes etc..) we do not include any type of window treatment.

They are acting as an agent without the laws, ethics requirements, education, and insurance that are vital IMO.

If you have the work ethic and the drive and the willingness to learn and to put aside material things and experiences for a while, then you can 100% accomplish this.

If your intent was to hold it for productive use then it qualifies for 1031 treatment. 

And if the assets do need some treatment, I'll better save cash in my bank account for this3.