@Peter Nikic, Sec 1031 defers gain and makes no specific distinction between short term gain and long term gain. 

Basically, creating a separation (legally a distinct entity) buffering your assets.

One more question:  As I will be passing on the trash bill ($25.00) to the tenants, should I wrap that into their rent, but making a clear distinction that it's for the garbage and not a rent increase? 

@Ryan Cleary Keep business expenses very distinct from personal, like in a separate account, starting as soon as possible.

As a tax-sheltered retirement plan there is a distinct barrier between the plan and your personal finances/investments.An all cash purchase of income property by an IRA is rather simple.  

The valuation and market value of a multi family property differs from a single family and you want someone that understands the distinctions if you go that route.

It does have the distinction of being the best returning asset class in the last 1,5 and 10 year windows. 

I mean that is a distinct possibility.. 

Chattanooga has four distinct seasons, a vibrant downtown, a healthy job market, and a ton of outdoor activities.  

Best bet is to find a quadplex that is CPR’d into 4 distinct units for sale that each of you buys with your respective VA loans.