Also, it has to be like kind in the nature and characteristics of the investment, so the properties involved should be investment properties or properties used in a trade or business.

Also great to see your daughter getting involved at 17!

It’s crucial to approach this request with care, taking into account both legal and personal factors.Review the Current Lease Agreement: Start by examining the existing lease to understand the implications of such a change.Contact the Other Party: Inform the tenant that you will need to reach out to the other party for their consent or to discuss the situation.Assess Tenant Qualifications: I strongly recommend revisiting your current screening process to ensure that the tenant wishing to remain meets your criteria and income requirements.This approach allows for a thoughtful response while upholding the legal rights and obligations of all parties involved.

I plan after meeting the team, verifying the deals and "looking the bloke in his beady little eyes" as he put it, to connect with a realtor or other professional to do the walk thru for me in the future as I don't want to have to make that trip each time.    

What most people find helpful is narrowing the buy box by neighborhood since conditions shift quickly block to block, and keeping an eye on seller distress, days on market, and rental demand to spot deals with real upside.

CamerasCameras provide an eye on all angles of the store.

I asked my accountant and they recommended doing a "Drop and Swap 1031 exchange" but they also informed me that they have never been involved in one. 

A good property manager who's also an investor will be your eyes and ears.

Thinking that a 2 year lease will keep tenants longer is a little blue eyed. 

I’d recommend getting involved in some local real estate meetups to build your buyers list.