The longer the maturity rate of the bond, the higher the yield is to compensate an investor for the additional risk they are taking on with a longer dated bond.Stocks that pay divideneds....insurance companies have a lower yield than telecom stocks as a reflection that telecoms are higher risk than insurance companies.In the efficient market hypothesis, if markets are efficient then the yields should be reflective of the risk.

The departing tenant says she will continue paying rent, but I wouldn't bet on it.

Like Covey wrote, begin with the end in mind.

Keep in mind all these markets are very different than the Cambridge area in terms of tenant base, household income, transit, etc.Happy to connect if you'd like to chat more!

Since I can’t afford to pay cash for a home here in North Carolina, pay cash for a home in places like Detroit, Alabama, or Ohio.

It does seem to make some sense to keep living there with the help of a roommate paying the mortgage.

Ensure you work with a team that is familiar with them (accountants / lawyers).A 1031 exchange is a way for real estate investors to defer paying taxes on the sale of investment property.

Would you mind sharing some rough numbers for the deal? 

No need to pay a 3rd party service for this. 

If you don't mind sharing what do you use for your phone number as well?