They possess the determination and grit necessary to take that walk and ultimately those characteristics are a foundation for the vast majority to transition to productive tax paying members of our society. 

I would rather be able to physically see my properties and check on them frequently and have more control over them. 

I actually frequently go there with the family in the summer. 

I watched the showings and checked in with the agent frequently, they weren't getting serious interest in the first few days it was on the market.

In the past 3 years, I frequently have investors who is interested in this building and asking the same question, "How much will you sell this building?".

The assets can be liquidated, and only tax consequence is the change in values from the date of death --- yeah, step in basis applies to a lot more than just real estate.Oh, and if the heir keep the real property, they are now most likely banking up more deferred tax liability (e.g. the depreciation), the exact characteristic you are trying to get away from via death.Please explain what am I missing (other than I am sure there is more to my argument)? 

Success in the real estate industry requires a strong team.To comprehend the characteristics of your target location, go out in-depth market research.

I wasn't sure if Sylvester was close enough to Albany to generally have its same characteristics from an investment perspective. 

I frequently see investors get rigid and want too high a cap rate with the starting 45 day ID period for 1031 then at last second they panic and have to get in something.

Insurance in several areas are costly possibly due to frequent fire incidents.