1031 One for Two

I sold one and bought two, and I'm using TT online. I set up the two new properties in Rents/Royalties, separately, but once I get through the 1031 interview, where I lumped them together, it won't allow me to link to both the spearated properties in R/R. I'm seeing TT won't support that.

I assume I need to link them for TT to generate basis/depreciation correctly?

Both new properties are identical (purchase date/seller/...) in every way...can I simplify this issue by combining them in R/R, as though they were one property? And, then reported expenses like that moving forward?

Is there any legal reason I can't do this to solve TT inability to support the 1 for 2 issues? I know if I separate them later it will be more of a hassle, but I need to end this TT nightmare.