Remember, no system is perfect, so avoid the temptation of constantly chasing after the next shiny object.

BUT, there are some BASIC principles that are universal; also, each investor ought to have rules they follow the sum of which will depend on the risk vs return they seek.  

@Joshua Flamm Whatbis your objective in using an LLC to hold the property?

Examine the terms of financing. for keeping a rental property as opposed to selling, and take long-term investing objectives into account.

I'd just like to encourage all of you to try to look objectively at the situations where you think someone is judging you solely because you are a woman, and ask yourself is it really because you're a woman that something did or did not happen, or was it due to some other legitimate circumstance? 

Then, in year 11, you will begin paying down the principle amount of the loan over 20 years. 

With passion for the people, the mission, guided by principle and not profit alone. 

Check with another landlord in your city to see if he has any objections to the agency or neighbor and how he handles them.

@Tip MallickI think there is an international forum but not that many people invest internationally here and probably even less in Thailand anyway.It depends on your objectives (we all have different ones) but didn't you already answer your own question?

But you can always attempt to do 1031 and if you run out of time you just pay the taxes.I would suggest you do the math, it's not about getting the last dollar right, its about understanding the principle.