The lower class parts of city are extremely risky, these are the areas you can have tenant issues where the chicago tenant friendly laws can bite you.

This isn't strictly a California High Desert phenomenon.

In a very strict process controlled by the IRS in Rev Proc 2000-37, the QI for your 1031 can take title to the land before you do. 

@Justin Wijesinghe,I'm a licensed agent in NJ and have sold here for years, so I’ll be blunt - it’s really tough to make single-family rentals cash flow in most parts of the state.The reality: high purchase prices + high property taxes + strict tenant protections + costly insurance = very thin or negative cash flow for SFRs. 

You should develop a policy for whom you will reject and follow fair housing laws.

Some New construction builders have great incentives lowering interest ratesWilling to be corrected, but I don't think you can use your VA loan for a strictly rental property. 

My move: define a strict buy box, underwrite five SFH and five duplexes this week, and only move forward where you have clean comps, a clear rent range, and cash flow after a vacancy and repair buffer.

Don't be afraid to continue with eviction, if it is allowed by your state L/T laws.3. 

It is tax law. 

To prevent creating a long- term rental situation where eviction laws come into play.