It worked in your favor.

How and why would that work in your favor? 

But I'm also of afraid of missing out on a good opportunity to get a townhome in a expensive popular area at the price point and interest rate I find to be favorable.

Affordability: Oklahoma offers affordable real estate options, making it easier to acquire properties in the desired price range.2.Rental Demand: OKC has a steady demand for rental properties, particularly in the affordable housing segment, which can ensure a consistent income stream.3.Economic Growth: The state's economy, including sectors like energy, aerospace, and healthcare, contributes to a stable job market, attracting renters and supporting property values.4.Investor-Friendly Environment:Oklahoma's landlord-friendly laws and reasonable property taxes make it favorable for real estate investors.5.

I read the motions, the replies, the discoveries, the depositions, the briefs and the rulings then the appeals and on and on.

It's easy to look like a pro when all the conditions are in your favor.

I know all this deferred tax must be repaid if I were to sell without a 1031, so that tips the scales in favor of the DST option. 

I am thinking about using hard money to fund my new build but once completed refinancing thru a traditional bank to get a longer loan and a more favorable rate.

Also, I have recently became aware of the odds of me being a successful real estate investor are not in my favor.

Markets like Clarksville, TN have much more favorable balances of cash flow and appreciation.