For similar reasons you mentioned with access to both I70 and I90 pretty easily as well as being in range for the eastern sea board makes it a logistics hub.  

You'll also need to know your rights because the Review Boards often try to intimidate owners.

Key Details of the 45L Tax Credit:The credit offers up to $2,000 per eligible unit for builders and developers of residential homes that meet specific energy efficiency criteria.To qualify, the units need to meet or exceed certain energy performance levels in comparison to the national model energy code (e.g., the 2006 or 2009 IECC — International Energy Conservation Code).Cost Considerations for a 90-unit or 112-unit Project:The actual cost of qualifying for the 45L tax credit depends on various factors, including:Energy Efficiency Compliance: The primary cost will come from ensuring that each unit meets the required energy efficiency standards, which typically involve energy modeling, certification from third-party energy raters, and potentially upgrading insulation, HVAC systems, windows, and other components of the building to meet the necessary performance levels.Energy Modeling: Typically, you'll need to pay for an energy consultant or engineer to model the building's energy performance and ensure it qualifies for the credit.

If it was a community property state you could file them on Schedule E as a Qualified Joint Venture.

I have a few lenders who do but they still require some money from the borrower so they have skin in the game.  

US credit (some lenders may require 1 or 2 credit scores to qualify you).

Quote from @Tiarnan Gormley: How will you qualify for loans?

Look into a DSCR, Debt Service Coverage Ratio, loan where the rental income can be used to qualify the cash out refinance instead of your personal income.To Your Success! 

End result here is that whether or not the new property was eligible for a 1031 exchange you were investing inside a qualified retirement account. 

If you go that route, ensure to use a Qualified Intermediary to handle the sale/purchase otherwise there will be no 1031 exchange.