@Dan Camp  also see if there is a local Pittsburgh FB group for health care travelers. 

Presently, I reside in one (built in 2003) and rent out the other three (two built in 2006 and one in 2003).

Or care to speak to their DST experience more broadly? 

Selling Real Estate without a license .Must be very careful. 

My wife is ready to retire from her job and totally into trying out REI, and after watching a  newbie webinar by David Green, she is ready to put up our primary residence as a rental and look for a duplex or multi plex to purchase and live in and rent out the rest.

Keep in mind, you have no control over the properties care, maintenance or condition while you allow the litigation to play itself out which again can take years to resolve depending on whether appeals are filed (as is normally the case).

You've got to be careful looking at current numbers--particularly as you look at bigger properties.

Personal residences or properties primarily held for personal use do not qualify for a 1031 exchange.State Tax Considerations - While 1031 exchange tax deferments are allowed under federal tax law, not all states conform to these rules.

I am getting 6 extra windows at no cost including 2 transom windows in the bathrooms that really provide an higher quality feel and increase one of the main areas that tenants and potential buyers really care about (Bathrooms & Kitchens).

I mention them, if she cares to hear it.