The best bet, especially with your first few buildings is the talk with your agent for an estimate

Heck I am willing to bet that for most of you your deal conversion rate is less than 0.5%.Your data,m is YELLING and SCREAMING at you giving you "in-your-face "hints"... but do you listen?

I would agree that in snowy climates a metal roof will be your best bet! 

They are not likely the ones to turn to in this situation because they don't see the importance of tax planning in your situation.I don't have a specific company in mind that works with 1031 funds but I bet a search on BP would steer you.

Regarding appreciation, it is always icing on the cake but you should never bet on it.

I bet you have a lot of repeat guests. :) 

lol  i would not surprise in the future if state gov. make new law in CA saying that using SSN for housing / rental is an act of racism haha and LL has to treat everyone equally (DEI).In theory it's hundred times safer to rent the place to (illegal) immigrant rather than US citizen that has 800 credit score but just get out from jail.

Your best bet would be to look at a hard money lender who will underwrite the asset in question instead of your personal finance situation.

That is a lot of work if I am the only one you are sending it to, but I bet your email list would grow quickly if you provided that level of service.      

If I had at least a 10 year timeline, I would personally bet on more appreciation for Pueblo West than Colorado Springs.