Then, products such as HELOC or 1031 exchange are not open to me as a foreigner so even though i have on paper $500k in equity I don't have a real way of tapping into it.Any ideas or suggestions what I can do now to keep growing would be much appreciated!

Results to be seen as this was only a month or so ago but I've already noticed an uptick in domain and page authority on my home page and for better or worse I feel confident I'm in good hands with these guys.In fact, FWIW, as far as what is out there for REI SEO services I think these guys are the best bet.

She's asking me to manage the house for her in exchange for a $200 monthly fee (for example, I could list the house for $2700 and give her $2500).This would include finding tenants in the same way I do for my own tenants, and managing the property after it is rented as it is only 4 min away from my home.

Lesson learned - always bet on the horse, not the jockey.

What are the logistics for carrying out a 1031 exchange?

I work with many clients who 1031 exchange their properties in the Bay Area to Sacramento for this exact reason.

@Samuel Choi, PropStream is likely your best bet if you don't have access to the MLS, but you'll have to pay for a subscription. 

How can I help you achieve your goals in exchange for you helping me?)

My oldest child is going to college next year in a town where I could buy a house for $160k. I've got the cash to buy it outright, then let him live there, rent out the other bedrooms to classmates, etc. And ideally s...

Oh and listen to @Dave Foster, he knows a lot and was my go-to guy for the 1031 exchange we did!