Pennsylvania in particular has some peculiarities regarding state recognition of the non-recognition nature of the 1031 so your cpa will also be a valuable resource of information for you.  

It will mess with you naturally, you might think someone is going behind your back closing deals et...And last you guys need split EVERYTHING 100% and make sure your partner understand finances and what it take sto keep business flowing, if hes bad with money and you are, you will end up fronting every time mailing need to done etc..And it will hurt your relationship...Both you and your partner need to know, it cost to keep phone lines on, buying your mailing list cost, sending mail will cost, you might hire a couple VAs to do small things.. that will cost,  cleaning your list up making sure your addresses are correct will cost, going to see clients will cost you..Theres alot to having a partner so think of these things when you get into business with someone...Iron all of these out from jump..And of course things happen maybe a family emegengy and your partner cant afford to put as much everytime...Just make sure you work all of it out...

I would think it wouldn't take long to build a mini empire off of this method. 

I have in my business plan revenue increasing methods (market rent, Washer dryer in room) as well as the rehab of units starting year 2 to increase rents.

In many water districts you can still hand water without the two day a week restriction (they, naturally, don't advertise this).

Did you have to cut any windows into the barn roof for natural light into the units?

What's the best method in your opinion (postcard, letter, brochure, etc)? 

Well, there's the traditional methods.  

However the lands owners seem to be using their places as a get rich quick method since blind announced the move.  

I've found a few awesome properties using this method.