@Justin Campbell, As your strategizing it will be important to remember that the 1031 exchange is not just for "trading up". 

Your ability to not have to carry forward a low basis is huge for future strategic moves.Don't forget that it is possible to combine sec 121 and 1031 so that all tax including the depreciation taken can be either tax free or deferred.

Just looking for that good strategic partner to grow with us the refi portion of the equation is such a key factor. 

You should definitely be strategizing with a mortgage broker in advance of your potential refi.

We call that a diversification exchange and it lets you maximize leverage (affecting equity) while still deferring tax.So the whole takeaway from my grumpy Gus diatribe here is that while the 1031 statute is a little complicated and very rigid there is so much room for you to act strategically that you shouldn't write off the tool because of bad advice from a bad QI.Sorry

Has anyone ever done a deposit during application fill if you really like tenant or is it about being strategic with showings schedule?

Striking that balance between strategic and action-oriented behavior is a challenge.To the more strategic end, are there any comprehensive checklists for getting a complete REI operation rolling, particularly using the BRRRR strategy? 

@Shafi Noss typically what you see in 5-7 year syndication models is investors are typically doubling their principle in that time frame if they are dealing with experienced operators who understand strategic ways on how to force the appreciation.

I believe it was Strategic positioning!

We lowered them strategically to gain some positive reviews.