To really get the most out of these areas in the Midwest I truly believe you must live and work here. 

And in order to defer all tax you must purchase at least as much as the aggregate net sales price of your properties.These all can seem daunting but in my experience exchanges are more successful than not.

My coach suggested (and I implemented) a "must do tracker"....it's a color coded spreadsheet (I like to print multiple copies and keep them on a clipboard to stay in my sight/top of mind). 

Newton's law of tax: What goes down must come up.Everyone enjoys the sweet benefits of bonus depreciation, but what happens when you sell?

Can try to reposition to Class B, but neighborhood may impede these efforts.Vacancy Est: Historically 10%, but 15-20% should be used to also cover tenant nonpayment, eviction costs & damages.Tenant Pool: majority will have FICO scores of 560-620 (approaching 22% probability of default), many blemishes, but should have no evictions in last 2 years.

If you are going to sell then you must understand the tax implications. 

Looks like the founders are trying to raise funds for their legal fees. http://www.gofundme.com/nwaclubLegit or not, I've deciding to pass on it. 

I myself have felt more than a few times that my post must have entered a black hole or something.

Why not sell it and try again at the new location?

People even do this in Vancouver though it must be extremely challenging.