Eventually, I plan to sell it via a 1031 exchange for either a multi-family property (Savannah, Ga..?)

He says everyone in all the surrounding towns uses this agent and he used the agent when he had purchased long ago (maybe 15 years prior).Fortunately my first foreign exchange student in now a lawyer for the German government and her husband is a German judge.  

If you create a new partnership then you are not meeting the same taxpayer requirements of the 1031 exchange. 

It seems risky to continue to defer and eventually be stuck with the taxes on that depreciation when I would sell, I could do a 1031 exchange but will it eventually be recaptured at some point correct?

But when I said no this time, tenant wanted to exchange words with the contractor.

I don't post here often, but I do like what Henry Clark had to say earlier about choosing properties that have been on the market for a LONG time.I used that strategy for a 1031 exchange from a small condo to a 6ish thousand square foot commercial office building (no experience).

Otherwise the 1031 Exchange is worthless.

I think some of your exit strategies could be to reposition and add some unique features to your rental to attract more renters and potentially drive a higher price, 1031 exchange and move it to a different area or even market.

A 1031 Exchange only defers the capital gains tax.

I would greatly appreciate any advice and insights to better understand the local market and connect with real estate investors specialized in rental properties.I look forward to engaging in meaningful discussions, exchanging ideas, and build valuable relationships with other members.