Judicial Reports give great information on their bank loan and any other recognized liens on the property.4.

If you’re personable and motivated people will recognize that and want to teach you. 

They also do not recognize the 1031 exchange. 

@Ben Goodall If you do a complete 1031 exchange you will not recognize a gain. 

It is very expensive, long term gain is a complete gamble. 

With a 1031, you are reqyired to place every dollar from the sale.Finally, the investment in the OZ does not need to be real property, but could be a company that generates x% of revenue in OZ.Just make sure the location is recognized by the IRS as a Qualified Opportunity Zone.

The time and energy that goes into r/e investing makes it difficult for at least me to go gambling. 

Hey @Charles Gamble, welcome to BiggerPockets!

Last but not least in the "why DSM" bucket you have your traditional three motivators: low cost of living/affordable housing, access to well-paying jobs, relatively safe neighborhoods, and decent schools (I recognize, that is technically four and a half but I am rolling with it).

I have no desire to lose money monthly to gamble on appreciation, if I want to gamble I'll buy a lottery ticket.