I don't have any real world experience at this time so I won't pretend to know, but I will be following and learning along with you. 

And in order to defer all tax you must purchase at least as much as the aggregate net sales price of your properties.These all can seem daunting but in my experience exchanges are more successful than not.

Quote from @John Underwood: Gas heat would require constant tank refilling and it would be very bad to run out in the winter.In my experience, if you have  325 or 500 g tank, you can top off in the fall and be good until spring.....Unless I guess you have a big house and are keeping it at 80d.... 

But, you already know that having property management experience.

Any realtors out there can suggest any and explain your experience with them?

Prep em on the need to experience a Sunday Roast at the Royal Windsor with a pint.

Now we're seeing investors pouring money into buying Class C rentals - but, many are getting burned.In our experience & opinion, the main determinant of property Class is not location or even property condition, those are #2 and #3.

@Mike FitzPatrick  I have experience investing with them. 

@Mitch ProvostFrom my experience of working with over 400 investors, your property near Texas A&M in College Station/Bryan has strong investment potential due to the consistent demand for student housing driven by steady enrollment growth.

GC's get paid off of the work, not a flat rate... but in your experience, would you say that window of rate is generally 10%-20% project depending, or more towards 15%-30%?