I grew up in Memphis where I own 4 long-term rentals that are SFHs.

The Small and Mighty Real Estate Investor" by Chad Carson"Never Split the Difference" by Chris Voss"Long-Distance Real Estate Investing" by David Greene

RE investors have a tendency to overbuild capacity during boom times and we've had a long run so far.  

It really makes no difference whatsoever…as you will be getting title insurance, either way, and if you ever have a title issue that’s who you would go to anyway…not the previous owner.It has effect on you or the lender, as long as you get owners title insurance (the lender will require lender’s title insurance in any case).You can sell with General Warranty deed when you sell.

There's definitely no one right answer for everyone, but a long look in the mirror sure helps.

Are you all still investing in Colorado long term rentals?

The rules regarding the 45 days for identification of future property and closing within 180 days still apply so as long as you close all the properties within that time you should be fine and pay no taxes for the 1031 exchange. 

I don't mind source of income protections, I don't actually care how tenants make rent as long as they do and it's more or less on time.

Investment real estate is such a great way to build long-term wealth. 

It's long-term capital gains if you owned for over a year and are taxed at 0 percent, 15 percent or 20 percent depending on your tax bracket.