Whenever there is something I can afford, the bidding war is so insane that I don't even want to put in an offer because I know the property is never worth that.Is anyone else in the same boat here?

I can sympathize as a buyer as it is so frustrating to not feel like you had a fair shot.

I wanted to ask for insights regarding the demand for this offering in the area and what works and what doesn't as far as implementing this effectively. 

This is so very helpful!

Since the classification of “like-kind” property is so broad, the 1031 rule is a powerful tool to diversify your portfolio while deferring tax payments.By not paying taxes at the time of sale in exchange, investors have a lot more capital to work with and can bid for higher-value properties through an exchange facilitator.

@Sarp Ka My team and I usually just use the MLS data as well as country records (as far as I know).

Which, the changes you are planning to make really don’t seem too shocking as it is, so hopefully they are reasonably people and respond well to reasonable changes.

(Because as far as i know the 1st is when the rent is due so she can't really stay there on the first otherwise she is liable for rent, correct) Yesterday i asked her if she had already booked the elevator (because it is a condo highrise and she needs to book the elevator to move out and pay a deposit to management) she basically said she is not moving because her lease says the 1st (Instead of her asking me about it and if i did not have another tenant who is eager to move in 9 am in the morning, I would accommodate her) Communicating with this tenant has been a pain, otherwise of course it should have been an easy amicle thing to resolve. 

Hang in there, I feel the same way about my town in Vermont… As far as cash flow with little appreciation you are definitely not alone!

Investing that far out of state is so scary.