Anyone ever prefer NOT to do a 1031 exchange?

[Jack B.]

Looks like it's about 1K per transaction, but the 45 day limit of getting something under contract seems really unrealistic, almost pushing people to buy the first crappy deal. It takes time to find deals and since you make your money when you buy, I almost feel like the 1031 can put pressure on you to take lesser deals. 

Also, I like having the option to not buy right away at what could be a peak.