Which areas are they providing services? 

In comparison the deferred sales trust has no pending legal cases, has a successful Private Letter Ruling in form and substance, has had 15 IRS audits (3 formal), 2000+ closed cases, DST law firm provides audit defense at no additional cost for life of the trust, and all IRS audits were closed as no change audits.

They provide a pdf filler form you fill in on line with the proper information.  

I am confused about your post and will make some assumptions and provide advice. 

Since I always kind of viewed depreciation as sort of a 2-edged sword, or a temporary blessing from the IRS, I’m still trying to wrap my mind around why this gets added in, since it gets recaptured upon selling the property.

Dudes,There is something called "Ad Fatigue" Make sure to look it up.Every other link I click trying to provide value, or answer quesitons  I see this dude's face, in my face!

Investigate the details because different neighborhoods could provide different options.Examine the demand for rentals in the neighborhoods that interest you.

Don't rely on information provided to you and interpreted by others-can't stress this enough.

I'm going to help him with a full analysis so he will have better data to provide anyone as well.Thanks to the BP group for all your help in advance.

If you sell your properties, you will have to find something to do with an equity that will provide you the income you need to live off of and support your lifestyle.