I thought the whole exchange was odd since I told him from the beginning I wasn't even looking for funding at this time but he definitely wasn't legitimate. 

In exchange, the former homeowner lives in the home until their death rent-free.

However, there were also multiple instances when one or both of us felt dismissed or disrespected during our written and verbal exchanges with Ryan.

I am just thinking ahead, just in case, but wanted to get input on what options I could have with current tenants in a lease that might not expire for close to 1-2 years from now in the event I "needed" to sell a house or two, either for a better cash position for myself, or to 1031 into a larger investment property, etc.?  

@Jaime Felber If you have a lot of long-term tenants and the homes are pretty old, many park owners I know usually negotiate a fair price in exchange for just selling the home and receiving lot rent. 

What I "literally" said was that, in my opinion, it's only a problem when the value exchange is in one direction

OR try the 1031 again.

And  if we did a 1031 exchange later, I think I'm correct that having this cost basis established at today's market value vs 2001's cost + improvements would serve me better in the 1031.- The depreciation amount for my rental house would be maximized bc would be set at the selling price / current market value vs 2001 cost basis + improvements.

i've been in analysis paralysis not wanting to squander this amazing cash out return I got on a property.I have been trying to figure out if i should look into loans and buying more property for less carry a mortgage and utilize that debt in the future, or just say screw it and buy a couple 100k-300k properties all cash and 1031 in 2-5 years.any input or guidance on helping me make my ADHD mind up would be great!

A couple of years ago I sold an LTR and 1031-exchanged it for an STR in the NC mountains.