The first thing to know is that the 1031 Exchange Qualified Intermediary industry has no licensing or regulatory body. 

Yes, we pretty much plumbed the whole house.

If I had grasped this concept five years ago, my achievements today would be even greater. 

The document you linked to is for NY State as a whole so that applies to Erie and Niagara counties.

I have found enough business and made enough money not to need to expand outside of this market.Section 8 is a whole different ball game but I find the program is unique in that it's a 3-party relationship adding the variable of a government agency.

Expect rates to be higher than "typical" financing programs - right now, I'd plan for at least 8%+ depending on the whole scenario. 

We have one property managers whose job is to be our eviction Laison across the whole portfolio.

Very little or a whole hell of a lot . 

Problem with these is 1) they won't appreciate as quickly as those closer to the city and 2) it's a whole different tenant base, usually with a lot more management.

What an amazing achievement!