However, in order to qualify for the maximum tax deferral benefit, given the fact pattern above, it appears as if an improvement exchange is going to be the best method to accomplish your goals because the properties  you are purchasing do not, even when combined, it is a value needed based on the sales price of the property being sold.    

@Brett Snodgrass,What is your prefer method of communication in order to follow up with you.

Start with first come, first serve method. 

My preference is the boring, old fashioned method of saving up cash. 

Anyone recommend them or have any thoughts on other prevention methods? 

Most cities allow two methods of compliance:1.

I am looking for some method of exporting the properties for sale to excel by zipcode.

Now you can then go to an "investor friendly attorney with the funds you just made, and get a "tailored" contract(s), more in line with your own methods of working.

Connor,I have done several different methods over the years.

@Linda WeygantQuickBooks automatically excludes from Form 1099-MISC any bill payment made using the credit card payment method.