I’m trying to soak in and learn what I can now so I hit the road running when this cycle comes back

As afar as doing 1031 in our market here in Hampton Roads area, Virginia, that will be quite a challenge.

Look forward to meeting you and you family down the road!

Drones with speakers scanning the intersections publicly identifying those without masks to "encourage" safety.

Will this lead to more issues down the road that I do not know.

It could be the firm has access to lots of capital, is a builder/contractor, brokerage, a combination, etcIts your job to identify early on what your role is.

Our intentions is not to sell it get rental income and possibly move into the house years down the road. 

Properties with easy access roads are going to be more expensive than properties that are difficult to get to.

I suggest identifying which brokerage in your market has the largest market share.

Sure, it will cost you a few hundred bucks, but it could save you tens of thousands down the road, give you peace of mind, and not turn you into that "motivated seller".Your agent should be able to advise you on what they typically see in property conditions in your market and how people proceed.