So, the standard answer is no.However, the IRS did issue two Private Letter Rulings in 2002 and 2003 that essentially did allow the taxpayer to 1031 Exchange into property they already owned.

Compared to 2014, the paper work is tripled.

I was wondering if I could get some feedback from the BiggerPockets community about what schooling would be essential for an individual looking to get into REI full time?

If for no other purpose we will stay around for paperwork reasons.  

If there isn't, my next stop would be to file eviction paperwork.

He is doing is shuffling the paperwork to cover his tracks, but it will only take a little longer to see who is behind the LLC and the trust.

I really appreciate the valuable advice and yes, I find the Podcast so valuable and even essential for me.

He asks to look at my contract, which I give him along with my assignment paperwork, disclosures, and an amendment I used to adjust the original price on the purchase contract.After a day he gets back to me stating that his "attorney has advised that he make the offer to the seller and leave the name blank on the contract with his desired terms".  

If it dried without deforming, it will be fine.HOWEVER...If you have to patch anyway, and especially if you are paying someone to patch anyway, it will cost essentially nothing to remove and replace it.  

Just think of it as a rental once the paperwork is done.