Considering there are many safe construction loans out there, do you really want to get involved with this?

Understand the fees involved and calculate the total cost for an entire year of management so you can compare the different managers.

We want to help him keep his property in good shape, but are a little worried that there are serious health risks involved for our family if we stick around, without some serious efforts at remediation.  

I am located in Queens and while I am in the Kingston area once every other month on the weekend, I would love to connect with those actively involved in that market from down here.

About five years ago, his Landlord was sued for violating Fair Housing and the owners were named in the suit even though they had no direct involvement.

for example smoking in the apartment or being loud past a reasonable hour.If an occupant who isn't on the lease is involved in domestic violence against my tenant, will I have the ability to evict them from the property even if the tenant wants them to stay?

Understand the fees involved and calculate the total cost for an entire year of management so you can compare the different managers.

You do know that things are much more involved when you go out of the city that you live in, right??

So, if your total proceeds are $350K, $350K must go into your replacement properties.As @John Warren stated, best to get a 1031 Qualified Intermediary on board sooner rather than later so that they can review the specifics of your situation. 1031 exchanges involve several statutory requirements, but a good 1031 QI will walk you through the process so that you can stay a step ahead.

Partnering involves negotiation too.