In addition, you still need to meet the IRS requirements for material participation in each property or elect to group themBased on what you say it sounds like it would be challenging for you and your wife to meet these requirements unless she gets involved in more real estate activities that qualify for REPS hours. ...

Do they value nicer finishes and design or is that additional cost lost on the typical tenant in that pocket?

I don't have the 10% for the down but thinking of using a HELOC to get the money and then add it into the calculator.

.- Tell them they'll have to provide you with a copy of their renter's insurance naming you as additional named insured, with a minimum of (I use $300,000) liability insurance, also before they move into the unit.It's not perfect, but it's a start toward a tenant transparency.

But this comes with pockets of C/D neighborhoods, and higher potential for headaches;  in addition, appreciation in these zips has probably maxed out for a while.

After some additional research we have decided to focus on the aforementioned markets, but I will keep you in mind if we decide to look at Columbus more closely in the future. 

Additionally, the replacement property must be real estate to qualify under IRS rules.

Additionally, would love to hear how others manage multiple listings with the help of others.

There waiving regulations that would have impeded it, and are trying to get additional funding to cover anyone who had any lack of coverage. 

Additionally, where do you research if an area has a good rental pool?