It is a checklist item, not something to strategize around.

We have tried to be strategic in our location to tap into Greensboro, Asheville, and Charlotte areas. 

@Jerry BredesenModerm solId style Shutters and some arborvitae shrubs strategically placed around the perimeter

And how to manage and be strategic with my finances and navigate current zoning laws.  

Also, is there a strategic advantage to looking near big corporate headquarters (e.g.

For those people, I'm always a fan of using leverage early to get an aggressive start and then using tenants' money to pay it all off, leapfrogging into more and better with the 1031, rinse and repeat until you're ready to just live off the income without strategizing all the time. 

If not, you can always become a passive investor, which I honestly think would be the best way to go if you have that kind of cash, and allocate it strategically. 

This seemed like an easy process at first, but now I am concerned about the best way to go about this without violating my current loan, a future equity option, and potentially putting this plan in jeopardy.I would like some advice on the best way to strategically go about this process.  

We earn a decent income between the two us and want to be able to meet every couple of months or as needed to review and strategically talk about the best ways to keep as much of our money as possible.  

The positives are that you get two different skill sets that allow you to see opportunities and think more strategically.