We were going to partner together on it where I build and run a STR on it.

They often have different vendors introduce themselves so you can build your team and they often have a local member do a case study on one of their properties to share the ins, outs, ups, and downs of the investment.

And will you have ongoing maintenance issues beyond your CapEx based on the building's age.I personally would be suspect of this deal.

(aside from the 1 or 2 homes that have stunning overlook views).When building out your buy box, are you all using the averages, or are you basing your min/max on the cream of the crop listing revenues, even when there aren't clear reasons as to why they are performing so much better than others?

There are several basic rules for a 1031 for identifying properties, timelines, and uses. 

Personal criteria, building criteria and area criteria will all affect the way a deal appears on paper. two 100 unit apartment complexes, one in an A area and one in a C+ area will have very different financial breakdowns and interest groups.Want to know if a deal is good (for you)?

this is basically the business credit coaching partner that works with you over the course of 12 mos. to help you build up business credit for your company. 

Wish I had the skills to build a spread sheet but computers aren’t my strength.

Depreciate 75% of the building value (excluding land) over 27.5 years for significant tax savings.

I'm still in the process of growing my portfolio, but have heard others 1031 all their smaller properties into a larger building and have a property management company manage, OR, set up a seller financing deal with another buyer that gives you the cash flow you desire.