You’re not alone — a lot of owners are in the same position right now with rising costs and shifting STR regulations.I’d be happy to take a look at your numbers and walk you through your options.

At one 4 unit building with low rents, the agent suggested I could evict a handicapped, elderly tenant and move into their apartment.

All my properties will be LTR I don't care to much for cashflow it would be nice but its highly unlikely in my area .

Historic rents must rise faster than inflationThis is the single most important factor.

I moved from Portland to Columbus in 2020 to invest and now own 10+ rentals here, and the macroeconomics are on fire—population is rising, job growth is strong, and huge companies are building and expanding here like Intel, Amazon, Google, Honda, Microsoft, LG, Facebook, and more.

Because they are highly motivated hustlers and are confident they will be successful.  

My 3rd project was a ground new construction project in the Chicago Bucktown neighborhood.I'd highly suggest getting in touch with some active developers and spending as much time with them as possible. 

if you do that, can you do the cost segregation for the new apartment complex you buy through 1031 exchange?

Price is high but it's nicer than almost everything else on market.

Buy a small multifamily and move out of your apartment.