I have a class C property over by GCU, so obviously a different area, but I have consistently gotten higher than what you find on Zillow for comparisons.

You should try staying in your own properties with the max number of guests to understand the best practices, that's how you really learn what experience you want to provide.

We had landlords lining up to participate in the program as they knew it was easily guaranteed, long-term and consistent rental payments.

I spent a lot of time and energy learning residential laws, common practices, apartment rental values, and anything else I can.

If I'm going to sell a chiropractic practice (30+ year successful business) and carry the financing for the buyer, what would be a fair interest rate over a 5 year term?

At the moment, it seems that they are smoking weed consistently at night (either that or a very consistent smokey skunk is roaming the premises *insert eye roll) My question is: can I do anything to stop this obnoxious smell?

If you consistently analyze properties, it will be much easier to recognize a good deal when it shows up.

All part of practice/learning stages...of course. 

Is there a step to step checklist just to practice with?

The location of your qualified intermediary for the 1031 is not important since it is a federal statute and practiced the same in all states.But that 's the way to defer indefinitely that tax for sure.