Since I’m new to this I’m not sure what concerns you mentioned are unique to this scenario other than location and which ones are issues I’ll have to deal with in any self storage project.

@Jason MoomawEvery market is unique in terms of rent.

On the one hand, it's wise to be as tax-efficient as possible, and as you said, it's complicated, and all of us have a unique situation.

You could just do some southwest pictures, southwest bowls on top of the cabinets instead of the baskets, outdoor decorations.

It wasn’t until 2016 when investors quietly bought property for $1.5 million and had it professionally restored and decorated.

You might want to explore beyond the Federal rules any 1031 provisions unique to California.

This is a bit unique maybe in everyone living there as well as the general idea of sharing something with your ex in an assets acquired after the dissolution of marriage, but I might have one helpful suggestion. 

This is a very unique property, and I have some challenges working out the financing.

Built with several unique features for the early 1930's.

Unique floor plan.