I personally would not invest in detroit as historically its not a appreciating market and for cash flow and I invest primarily for appreciation - I go off the location location location mantra. 

Once you have completed the consolidation portion of your 1031 exchange you now own a more expensive (and probably really nice) property that it must be your intent to hold for investment use. 

It is more expensive to buy rental/investment properties vs a primary residence (primarily because of interest rates). 

I am probably the guy you want to talk to as I am a Realtor here in Colorado Springs who primarily works with investors, many of those who flip properties.

She plants clues around the house about how to find it, guests absolutely love it and then she is booked out 2 years solid.  

Even though interest rates are high, we have a big Mircron plant coming here as part of the CHIPS act so that could boost housing demand in the coming years.I don't know the SYR market, but I did a quick search for duplexes somewhat outside of the city, and found this: https://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-detail/7300-Lakes....

Again, as you asked, no one is in trouble, but we have high expectations for our team, and there are indeed steps we can take to improve.I'd like to recap for readers, and please let me know if there is anything stated incorrectly here.We primarily failed to be proactive on the front end once we knew the resident used the legal system to their advantage. 

The remainder is primarily in annuities, bonds and cash related vehicles. 

Sure, but the reclamation and redevelopment as defensible condos and apartments -- complete with less urban sprawl -- can occur faster than you think.

But let me say a few things from someone who has processed a lot of partial Roth conversions post retirement.  1) When & how you contribute to Roth assets is primarily driven on your current tax state.