In addition, since the rule changes, it seems like many agents are delaying the whole conversation until the very last minute when the buyer has little or no opportunity to object, research, or think about what they are agreeing to, without risking losing the home they just decided to offer on.

It is objectively not a good time to acquire Class A multifamily assets.

Section 8  rates (and lower) will also give you a rough idea of what your market rent will be.Yours is an object lesson in the mistake of buying what you can afford up front rather than what is a good opportunity.People just starting out should only buy local, that they themselves can inspect and get a feel for.

Here is the how I would explain it to a kindergartner:The true power of a 1031 exchange is the ability for an investor to meet their investment objectives without losing equity to taxation.With more money they can buy larger, multiple, or more productive properties.What is the alternative?

The court literally awarded us judgment for a lockout in mid-December but withdrew it after because the unlawful detainees objected, claiming under perjury that they "mailed in a response" the court never actually received.

If that area doesn’t align with my objectives, what’s the next town that’s about to “take off?” 

Operators tell me that the objection to the costs are from the children of the elder who don’t want mom to spend down her savings, fearing that she will run out of money and that there will not be any left to pass down to the kids.

Spend time getting to know your investment objectives.  

Writing them down turns your ideas into tangible objectives you can work toward.

While this review appears comprehensive and objective at first glance, I see a concerning pattern.Looking through William Ferr's posting history on BiggerPockets, there's an unmistakable pattern of consistently promoting Jonathan Halves and his training course The Land Method and his Land Riches Blueprint, while criticizing other educators.