You might simply have him assign the deed to you or add you to the deed and continue to pay your father-in-law's loan while renting it out.

How have you found quality contractors that you continue to hire?

He or she will be notified of being tagged so that the conversation will continue.

Whether it be driving you around, going to propertys to take pictures, or even following up with owners to close or continue a deal.

Good stuff to think about, thank you Sebastian.It's cool to see extra replies from time to time on this post as I continue with the ideas.It's interesting, I looked into different DSTs and had conversations but just didn't feel comfortable with what I felt was a lack of control or ability to really know the operators and properties.I also kept running the numbers and just couldn't make 1031s into other properties make sense with the new interest rates compared to what I have now. 

Spend some time finding an expert!

They can continue living in their classic units for $X amount per month and you can agree to slowly raise it over time. 

Any recommendations on key cities / towns within Ohio / Indiana that I should continue to research to further narrow my focus?

The person writing the article is usually a very good writer - not necessarily an expert in what they’re writing about.  3.

The taxing on marijuana should help us continue to hit the thresholds needed to keep dropping the income tax to zero.