There is a lot of conflicting info online in regards to these situations. 

Start researching price to rent ratios in areas and see which area has the best combination of cash flow/place you want to live!

I wouldn’t go there myself… you lose a lot of control, your house will see a lot more traffic / damage.  

It had multiple offers the day it was listed (like everywhere) but now the financing of the buyer is falling through. 

I've never heard of an MBR.

If you're in a high-cost area, consider out-of-state markets where you could buy a rental property outright. 

Lots of books have had a huge impact on my mindset and fueled my passion for growth.

You can leverage the first deal you bought and your experience so far, which is a lot compared to someone starting.

To 1031 it doesnt make a lot of sense IMO since $100k of equity going into a new property with 7-8% interest rates will force us to look into markets outside of Oregon, require a Property Mgr at 7-10% and we're almost back at square one unless its a MF with great cashflow.The main considerations for liquidating the brokerage account are: capital gains + OR state income taxes will be brutal, I like the idea of tax advantaged real estate gains AND growing real wealth and assets, not paper wealth.

Nice, 15-20 deals is a lot!