Some other areas may attract influx of residents from other states who find triplex on very small lots attractive. where do I find that data?

If you are growing your business to be a million dollar business, it is highly unlikely you are doing that without OPM.

Over the last 4 years HUD has written at least a million of these for loan workouts.

I do however, have full availability on my HELOC, various credit cards that are offering me 0% balance transfer checks for up to 12 months, and various retirement funds (Roth IRA, traditional 401k, etc.)I'm already a homeowner in SoCal, but I want to buy my first LTR SFR someplace like Cleveland since the price point is attractive.

Colorado Springs is a beautiful place to live and will continue to attract new residents from all over the country for decades to come! 

In a 1031 exchange, if you sell a property for $2 million and purchase a replacement property for $1.5 million, the $500,000 difference is considered "boot" and is subject to capital gains tax.To fully defer capital gains taxes, the replacement property must be of equal or greater value than the relinquished property, and all proceeds from the sale must be reinvested.

Would they take a piece of bare land and appraise it had a $100 million hotel built on it because that would be the highest and best use of the property?

Definitely need pics of the back yard and info about local area such as schools, attractions etc.  

If you’re aiming to attract higher-paying renters, consider going taller (10-12 ft) for flexibility with larger items or small vehicles—this may boost interest and rental rates.

I never thought in a million years I date someone that's a sex offender.