Is there no limit to how long the government can hold you hostage in this situation? 

An investor with experience in multiple properties advised me against using 1031 exchange because he stated that if the real estate agent knew that the buyer was using 1031 then real estate agent could use the time limitation against the buyer and not give the buyer a good deal.

I just refinanced two properties before the limit went in place and my rate was 3%, so if it has gone up to 5%, that is a big jump. 

Running a syndication is a business and you have the responsibility to deliver a good product to limited partners.

Am I allowed to list "Unit is limited to and ideal for a single occupant" as one of my criteria?

@Christopher HelwigCo-mingling funds and using the LLC as an alter-ego are surefire ways to pierce your corporate veil and lose your limited liabiilty protection, the main purpose of having a LLC.If you want to "consolidate" your activities, I would transfer Title from yourself to your LLC (same or new one which is whole different discussion) and simultaneosly refi into a commercial loan since legal entities are not eligible for residential lending (hopefully you aren't "frankensteining" it).Hope that helps. 

I am at the ten financed property limit currently, so I speak from personal experience. 

Your caution here is that your experience will be limited to the quality of marketing associate you are assigned. 

However if you have specific issues with the property such as well or bedrooms are particularly small you can set a lower occupancy limit as long as you stick with it. 

"Your honor, I felt pressured by my agent and the seller to waive my right to an inspection"Instead, be sure to state an inspection is limited to such and such or for informational purposes only.My advice is worth what you paid for it : )