., I should have refined my competitive comparison to specific locations, but according to Redfin's new Compete Score, competition in Lakeland (where we live) is marginally higher than the areas we're looking at in Pinellas (Gulfport and the beaches).

You can do direct comparisons between areas.

By comparison the conventional mortgages I have were quite simple.Not only that but in a competitive market (Omaha is pretty competitive right now) conventional mortgages are beating out FHA during the offer process.

Also, because this is technically a loan, it's entirely tax-free in comparison to the 1031 exchange which is "tax deferred" (similar but different).

I will be thankful if you can mention it in sequence and also share how you ask so as not to sound it like interrogation.

I rotate my voice with my girlfriend's voice in our follow up sequence and the messages with her voice get a slightly higher response.

I don't have nearly as many contractors there, and I have very little competitive advantage in that market place in comparison. 

Try energy.gov for comparison.

What was the sequence of events for your due diligence before buying a property?

The claim isn't for much in comparison to paying an attorney.