@Bryan Field I have one that’s 35 minutes away and in terms of me being able to get there the distance is a factor.

Look at population growth, job opportunities, and other economic factors that will drive rental demand.

The Qualified Intermediary that you select to support the Exchange is important and price is just one of the factors to consider.Happy to make an unbiased recommendation if you’re looking for more options.

Look at factors like job growth, population trends, and rental demand.

Does maintenance factor in replacement costs of the HVAC, Roof, Glass windows, structural piping, Parking lot repaving, sprinkler systems, etc. 

Two, the rents will continue to rise to factor in the additional risk of removing a tenant. 

However, I've recently come across articles discussing the potential benefits of lower down payments in certain situations.Given the current real estate market conditions, what are the critical factors to consider when deciding between a high or low down payment for an investment property?

I generally tell clients to expense anything under $2,500 unless there are other factors at play that may change that decision. 

What annoys me is the majority of people blindly paying interest over 30 years towards a mortgage because they are chasing lower interest rates and end up spending more money in the long run once closing costs and renewing a 30 year term are factored into the process. 

Are you factoring in soft expenses such as vacancy and cap ex which do not happen on a consistent basis but for which you may be budgeting.