On the bright side I think many of the scammers that sell you on owning 1000 units are being wiped away and maybe that kind of an opportunity will come back. 

We've got tons of Churches in the ghetto where the pastor calls me trying to sell the building to me for 20x what it's worth. 

There's always someone getting older, or something going on in their life, and wants to sell out.

Hello,I’m looking for guidance on if a 1031 exchange is applicable in my situation.I currently own a single family rental property that I’m planning on selling.

When you do a 1031 exchange you are selling investment property and you must buy investment property. 

Best tip is to add digital locks to each bedroom door and make sure there is enough kitchen space for all parties.

I have no fear of running the numbers, building a team, investing, repositioning, refinancing, selling or holding larger properties.

Plan would be to sell. 1.

The overall LTV (including all 3 mortgages) will be key and your selling point will need to be that the 2nd mortgage ($8k) will burn off in 2.5 years (based on your surprise that it was even out there, I'd recommend that you follow up in 2.5 years and ensure that it's been satisified, so that it doesn't surprise you again in the future).Does the $8k grant vest over the 5 years? 

If not, should I sell stock that I have that has capital gains that would be due on it and offset that?