I would not buy in the city unless it was a no brain flip where money could be made.O'Fallon, IL is a good market as they are close to Scott AFB.

If I were you, I'd offer to buy this person dinner in exchange for picking their brain. https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/975746@Bill S.

Wow - That's a mouthful and a lot to wrap your brain around so having a good QI to guide you through is essential (as well as a statutory requirement).Most folks will go into a 1031 like yours aggressively seeking replacements. 

I’d love to stay in contact with you, and pick your brain every so often.

It's funny, the pressure of not having a paycheck almost activated a different part of my brain that became more focused, more willing to move to this area of uncomfortably when prospecting for deals and business.

Maybe let me pick your brain.

Hoping to meet people who I can pick their brain.

I am creating a documentary, in my own blog showing how I handle my newbie journey towards financial freedom...I do not want to spam here with the link to my page, so instead, I will simply mention that, I am documenting how my brain thinks... as the starter, so maybe some folks who are also starting out... and trying to get closer to financial freedom within 3 to 5 years in the world of commercial real estate... possibly can somehow relate... :)I have no idea... if people will relate or not... or should I say I wasn't really sure... myself when i first started this journey to see if anyone would even bother joining my facebook group to see what is happening in the brain of a starter individual, to see the tips, tricks and secrets the starter just like you uses to get closer towards financial freedom. 

I'd love to pick your brain and talk.

Pick their brains, their successes and their failures3) Take Action: Save capital, evaluate deals.