By now we all know to use only Objective criteria in qualifying prospective tenants.

Your lender will not object to putting the property into a trust, and don't forget to notify your hazard (homeowners) insurance carrier.

Don't fall for the shiny object syndrome.

Price overcomes all objections. 

Both would be nice, but cashflow in certain areas is my objective. 

Get a profile pic, set up some key word alerts, and stay active int he forums.The real estate monstrosity gets much more manageable as you start to decide what strategies you are not interested in and which ones you are particularly interested in, instead of researching each shiny object mentioned int he podcasts...As far as learning your local area, I would suggest the best way to sort it out is by walking the areas.  

There may be a way to dodge the bullet, but the OP needs to connect with a CPA and 1031 specialist quickly. 

I'd suggest you lean to the contractor side making the property more marketable, a bank shouldn't object to that approach. :)    

Obvious cameras deters most and will be the cheapest route.You can probably get by with locks on the doors, cameras and a camera at the gate that can activate when the gate is opened.If you have serious concerns, I suggest you speak to a security specialist, your attorney can tell you the degree of security needed to keep you from being negligent and keeping tenants reasonably protected. :)  

Ill ask a specialist how to do that, step by step.