If you are open to moving close by your future investment property, I would start by deciding on states\regions that you are comfortable moving to. 

Nice one mate,After man years in the business, I can comfortably say that no matter how good a deal or area is.Property management will make or break an investment.Even crap properties in crap areas, if PM is top notch.They can make the numbers work

It's up to you to decide if you're comfortable with that.

This level of detail will get the lender more comfortable that you are being transparent, the property you own is performning and there isn't an event looming which could harm your personal financial status or create a stress.

Track record…I like that they’ve been in business for a while, but I’m not as comfortable with their history in industrial (maybe I didn’t dig deep enough).

Sometimes it's too close for comfort with friends, but friends of friends are a great option.

I’m not comfortable structuring everything by myself.

We've done a thorough proforma which I've vetted and feel comfortable with.  

I looked at one where I feel comfortable bidding 59% of what HUD is asking due to the water damage in the basement (I couldnt see mold but I'm pretty sensitive to it and could definitely smell it -- was very strong and I suffered from some congestion for 2-3 hours after being in the basement)HUD has not disclosed the mold (unsure if the PM company missed it or their inspections were performed before the basement flooded -- guessing it only got 1-2" of water in it) however it was in the house long enough the humidity warped some of the flooring upstairs and warped the door going down to the basement -- however I did not see or smell any signs of mold upstairs so feel for the most part comfortable buying the house.Am I wasting my time submitting a bid 59% of what HUD is asking?  

@Drew Slew If you’re not comfortable with the constraints of the 1031 don’t do it.