It just seemed like a good strategy since these were government backed rental payments

Why would any landlord list their properties for LESS than what the government is willing to pay?

Grants and Subsidies: Research local government or nonprofit programs that offer grants or subsidies for renovations, especially in designated revitalization areas.9.

I bet the government thought people would plug in while visiting the DMV and then leave, that never happens.

Hence the scariest word's in the English language; "I'm from the Government, and I'm here to help".... 

The 1031 will let you get there using the tax dollars for your benefit rather than paying them to the government - a big bump to your net return.

Can you go ahead and change that (think address of record for LLCs or bills for other properties).Make sure any HOA and the local government allows for your home as an MTR.1 last point to add to Jamie's first point: if you can, take a video tour of the home and what you're leaving behind.

The number one employer is the state government, because the capital is next door, and the number two employer is the federal government, both are not cyclical and don't fluctuate, if anything their job base increases. 

Government AgenciesGovernment agencies can also foreclose on properties.

If I do this, will IRS (or any other government entity) start looking at me and wondering what's going on?