First, when calling banks target the smallest most community based banks you can first.

New to BP and am really impressed by this community! 

I don't beleive this is true based on the IRS site stating you don't have to issue a 1099 if you are "not engaged in a trade or business."  

Welcome to the community.

I am wondering if this area is 1) investable, 2) safe, 3) What is the long term outlook for this community? 

I would be happy to talk more about locations/communities in the GS/OB area. 

I am fairly well connected in the REI community here. 

Looking to hear what you would do - I've heard of people targeting 1031 Investors to sell large portfolios or multiple buildings but have no idea where I would begin outside of asking a community like Bigger Pockets.

There is not chart, there is a website called Vyzer that tracks this if you are an investor and use their platform.I know this does not give you a specific answer of XYZ, but I hope this helpsPS:As a moderator I am not employed by BP but volunteer to moderate the posts to make sure they meet community guidelines. 

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