But, these broad market studies are so large, they are almost meaningless, in the real world.Between glut of new supply in many "hot" markets coming online, a continually softening economic outlook, inflation over last couple years making day to day items feel cost prohibitive, many average renters are strapped and seeking lower cost housing.  

I only have experience with regular single-family homes as STRs.

Do we have anyone that has personal experience with a 1031 strategy that is sponsored by an UPREIT?

@Preet Oberoi,I would strongly recommend that you look to partner with someone who has experience in this. 

All this is, is a back of the envelope quick tool that gives you a very broad idea of whether or not an investment is actually worth looking further into.

They are connected with NetWorth Realty. i am considering them for my first experience with hard money loan and thought i would get feedback

I have searchd the forums but couldn't find much about Boostly.  They have nice looking direct booking sites, but I'm more curious about their digital marketing training and crm software included with their package.  ...

I am curious because that is a very broad statement and there are many variables to this - what is the IRA invested in?

Check out this recent thread on LLC’s, it’s pretty eye-opening that of all the very experienced investors on here, with centuries of investing experience combined, the consensus was that LLC’s are not needed for most investors:  https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/926/ Of course gurus will tell you that you need one before you even have a single property, because it makes them sound smart.

., structural engineers, plumbers) for precision, or a general contractor for coordination if the scope is broad.