I hire local professionals for inspections and cleaning, but even then, I’ve run into issues where things were missed because I wasn’t physically there.3.Tools: I use software like Tenant Cloud for rent collection and maintenance tracking, but no tool can replace having someone who can physically check on properties.

I assume you got a better interest rate, and I know you are saving a boatload of interest. 3) imagine year 11-30 where you are cash flowing thousands with paid off properties instead of hundreds because of these lean 10 years. 4) hopefully you can raise rents at least $100 each every year and in 2 years your cash flow neutral even with preferred short term mortgage. 

If I recall correctly, Rent Redi even gives them the option to pay using a credit card. 

Skipping Toy Shop SchoolTo open a shop, you need to learn the rules, take a class, pass a test, and even keep learning as new toy trends pop up.

Hey, even a broken clock is right twice a day, right. 

As far as some other comments about like kind etc, you can sell this SFR and then buy a warehouse, or vacant land or even exchange into a DST there are many other assets that are considered 'like kind'.

The key difference, though, was he spent months carefully getting to know the local architecs, reputable builders, and even a couple of niche design firms that specialize in modern builds for mid- to high-end buyers.

Do you have any projections for what will happen with the insurance market for this year, or is it even possible to project? 

Which means they are probably advertising new Deals all the time even though their prior offers are collapsing.  

The mailers I receive for my properties are not of a high enough quality, to make me believe the sender understands what gets a recipient to even open or read the mailer, let alone respond.