Advice needed on 1031 exchange

[Andrew Briones]

Hello and thanks for taking the time to  read and putt in your input in advice in advance. 

   Here is the situation, first off the rental property i will be using has about 125k in equity and cash flows around $610 a month.  I will be doing a 1031 exchange on our rental property to increase our monthly cash flow. After talking with a group that specializes in these I found out i could do the exchange program and purchase multiple properties as long as I use up all the equity in the original sold property without paying a penalty.  This mean I could buy 2 rentals properties and double or more my cash flow per month according to my findings.  My questions are this,  would it make more  sense to purchase 2 separate properties assuming they cash flow  at least $1300 combined? and now I have 2 SF or condo rentals working for me or purchase one larger duplex property that would cash flow the same $1300? 

   Now the cash flow numbers can and will be adjusted, this is not  my main concern. My Main concern is weather 2 are better than 1? lol Please enlighten me on your professional advice and views that I cannot see.  I have done some extensive searches in my area and this should not be difficult to accomplish.  Maybe I am just overthinking this too much.  My area in utah has had fantastic growth and looks like it will continue for some time to come.   I strongly believe that  house prices will continue to grow with the upcoming big business coming if this help any.  Thank you  and invest well  -Andrew