.- as yet unknown impact from required structural inspections (bill 154).

Here is the how I would explain it to a kindergartner:The true power of a 1031 exchange is the ability for an investor to meet their investment objectives without losing equity to taxation.With more money they can buy larger, multiple, or more productive properties.What is the alternative?

He wanted to veto the CTA, but it was part of a large package of bills, so he could not kill it without killing the others. 

More so, bills are not necessarily voted by party lines.

I was now without power, or water.

On the other hand, I've been a lender for over 30 years and I can say for certain that past predicts the future when it comes to paying bills.

My first MF I represented the buyer on I made 100k. for maybe a weeks worth of work. 3. if your going to be looking a more resi style duplex 4 plex a lot of those get listed and having access to the MLS is far superior to any other on line listing service ONE simply because you will be able to talk to the actual LIsting agent not someone paying for leads.And then of course having access to MLS lock box's and not relying on agents.. this is huge.Now if your maybe going to buy one property sometime in the future and you have no interest in learning the RE laws of your state or making any money with transactional real estate then sure.. its a pass.. although I would still recommend the pre license course so you learn the basics  the vocabulary and states unique laws.. knowledge is power in RE.

If your land can sustain a data center (power requirements are huge) then the land would sell for a pretty penny.

Quote from @Francisco Milan: Your tax bill ?

They were required to provide proof in the form of a receipt by a certain date or I would order the cleaning and bill them.