So if a "few" years means 3 to 5 years, then I would be inclined to sell and redeploy the capital on preferably similar deal.

This tends to be a bit conservative, but I'd prefer to be prepared for when vacancies do occur.I also estimate on average about 5% for CAPEX, 10% for repairs and maintenance, and 10% for property management.

Most parks I evaluate are on welland septic and I actually prefer they are on well and septic because you can charge the park tenants more essentially because you are providing water and sewer.

Personally I prefer to have someone look out for my best interests.

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You are completely correct that retailers will need multichannel sales strategies however as in the case with Kroger they need to spend more money upgrading their physical stores and the customer experience.It is looking like a record year for retailers.  

But a local title company may be able to steer you to a local only QI.Since 1031 is a federal statute the actual location isn't as important as the demonstrated experience and actual customer experience folks have with the QI. 

Secondly, someone with a good reputation and good customer service.

I buy with a buyers agent and use their preferred title company.

I understand the architect aspect but I own my plans.. so I only buy them once.we are not building ultra customs .. although I have in Charleston were I spend 30 to 50k on architect because its what is required in the historic district but other than that 1500 to 2500 to buy stock plans.. pretty simple.