Call around and see what each one offers.For me, I get to know the ins and outs of the property management company I select, and I pay a little more knowing that they have the best resources and credential to make my business a success.  

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There are a lot of deadlines to hit with exchanges too, so best to have some back up properties selected for what you will be exchanging into.

Would also be curious how you selected those four markets.  

Eight of those members, each from a corresponding city council district, would be elected, while the mayor would select the ninth.State law restricts rent control only to apartments, homes and other housing units built before Feb. 1, 1995.

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Of course, there have been some off-market properties but you will still have a very limited selection. 

Just select the area and property type and select rented and data should appear.

After selection of architect, work with him/her to get a well thought out scope of work.

There are firms that will setup this kind of specialized LLC for a reasonable fee and guide you on these kinds of questions.Typically these single member LLCs are disregarded entities and no S-election is made.