I suspect that we will see each of those at play as factors in wins and losses for investors in the coming years. 

This can go so many ways depending on so many factors.1031 cannot defer cost seg deprecation recapture (only straight-line depreciation).This needs to be modeled out with 1031 or outright sale and recapture percentage.This post does not create a CPA-Client relationship.

Politics definitely effects taxes and the economy.I'm sure relevance will vary by location, individual, type of investing activity and other factors.

In your experience, what specific factors do you find most critical during the underwriting process?

What Gets Calculated in Child Support PaymentsThe main factor that gets calculated in child support payments is parental income—the total amount of any salary or wages.

There are many factors to consider when investing in any market, but the main things I work with my clients on are price point, level of rehab, exit strategy, and risk tolerance. 

And if that's the case, I would be surprised if the cost to reach the sellers and the time as well is being factored into the deal costs so does that even really count?

Racine has some strong issues that will take time to clean up even if Microsoft is a positive influence. 

Your rentals cash flow $7000/month, according to the banks once you factor in your other income you have $18K a month...where is that money going? 

It's true that it is much harder to find quality tenants during the holidays, so factor that in.