I also support the point of thinking at least 10 years ahead and only buy properties your future self will be happy.

Do you see blockchain and smart contracts as the future of how we deal in real estate, or are there just too many hurdles to get over?

Once things are stable again, then you can educate yourself and focus on how to improve your investments to protect you against this situation in the future.

I have interest in trying one out in the future. 

That's good to know for future analysis that a property manager is more than 10% though! 

If you have a scenario that the area is being developed or other factors that indicate value should go up significantly in the future, it might also make sense to hold and refi your capital out. 

Some of us in the industry are fighting to help with that for the limited partner, and hopefully that comes to fruition in the near future.  

I plan to 1031 exchange the property in the near future (12-18 months). 

Absolute gold.

It would be a great starting point for their kids in the future if they can keep it.