Originally from Africa, I’ve embraced new opportunities to build a better future, and real estate is at the core of my financial freedom plan. 

In efforts to get more experience with IOS, we are seeking a financial partner that potentially has experience with this asset class. 

The borrower's financials play a big part as well.

We've been helping investors from Bigger Pockets buy in Boise where that rule does not necessarily work - that's because we try to educate them that its more important to take action on an pretty good investment property than waiting around for a "home-run" deal. 

Bigger Pockets is a great place to find a real estate tax accountant.A good real estate accountant can save you thousands of dollars by leveraging entity selection and formation, tax deductions, cost segregations, bonus depreciation and tax planning.I recommend finding an accountant who specializes in real estate taxation, business taxation, financial planning and tax planning.You may want to consider working with your accountant remotely to expand your options.I would also recommend looking for a accountant willing to work with you throughout the year.

IF the lender does find out the lender can choose what course of action to take.  

We have a solid system in Quickbooks and want to stay with that for financials.

They didn't like it at first, but they learned the hard (financial way) to conserve heat since they were now paying for it.Have you considered switching all of the units to electric baseboards?

I only found out later what the results were of my energy saving actions. 

So, in your considerations, I would park right there for a bit and determine how this would look for you.Since you have about 2.5 years to think about it before you would need to spring into action to take advantage of the rollover for tax advantages, maybe you try on a rental and see how it fits.