In the spirit of "I've finally resigned myself to the fact that AppFolio has me by the balls and I'm trying to do everything that we can directly in AppFolio" I'm embarking on a journey to set up inventory management in our shop storage racks and managed in AppFolio.

This is true regardless of whether the property is in an Opportunity Zone or not, as the Opportunity Zone benefits don’t exempt you from depreciation recapture.

However, whatever route you go make sure you hire an independent agent rather than captive so they can shop the entire market for you! 

Naming ONE case of what you're saying is true doesn't prove it's correct.

Main thing for you is: - Have both you and your buddy talk to the same lender and get pre-approved to understand down payment options and what your combined budget would be- Decide how you want title held (joint tenancy or tenants in common) - do a google search on this to see which option is best for you guys- START SHOPPING!

Athas Capital used to be the king of ALRs before COVID, but since they have closed up shop, I've not seen any lender offer very competitive terms on ALRs. 

Closing cost $9,989 While the $10,000 in closing costs appears to be high for a $68k loan, realize close to $3500 of it is taxes and prepaids.Of the $6,000 that are true closing costs, $2000 you can shop for  (which I do not think you will do better).

One closed shop 3 weeks into my program and removed all their online content.

.- McGowin Park developed a huge retail space in 2015 which consists of: 199,500- square-foot retail shopping center containing a future expansion area, five restaurant "pads" and 4.5 acres of outparcel development, and the west development consists of a 148,000-square-foot anchor store with an associated gas station, an 89,600-square-foot shopping center and 7.41 acres of outparcel area.

Some come a facet, others don't, just shop around.If you DIY the install you'll save more money.