Use a reputable expert like @Dave Foster and you’ll be covered.

You can absolutely leave out the exterior pictures if feel they will hurt you.

If you're interested in diving into Detroit and want to talk more or need some insights, feel free to reach out.Wishing you the best on your journey out of San Diego investing!

Nothing feels forced.

Besides directly contacting the employer, this is now the only way I feel comfortable verifying income—especially since pay stubs and bank statements are frequently being altered these days.

Only to make yourself feel better by getting verification, but that's not how you learn.

I feel the same.

The biggest difference is having the patience to wait until what feels like the last minute to book folks compared to LTRs.

Hop on Airbnb and scan nearby properties of similar size to get a feel for what they offer at the price points charged.

I feel if you can do the 1031 you should lean towards that.