One idea is to proceed with the 1031x, save on the capital gains, parlay your proceeds into income-producing properties, and capitalize on the low-interest rate offered by these operators.   

When investing in real estate, having multiple exit strategies is key.For a single investment property, make sure the numbers work for both scenarios: 1️) If you decide to sell the home, the deal should produce a solid return. 2️) If you need to rent it out, the rental income should cover expenses and provide a profit.Flexibility is what saves you when things don’t turn out as planned.

Then I wrote 3 books, became the person in charge of education in my REI and had to produce presentations every month (at least 2) for it, and before I knew it,...It's not as hard as you think, at least it was for me. 

I'll do that when I meet my investments are producing my final goal of $X.

Some of our deals produce out size returns, but most are in the mid teens.  

So they engaged me to produce results..

That's not a profit producing activity for a Broker / Property Manager as 99% are tire kickers and the ones who will buy will buy without going on a date with you. 

BP Real Estate Podcast producer here.

They do an inspection, look for potential costs with repairs and produce a final report.

Furnishings cast slotted for the property." - If you get creative on this maybe it's enough to the make the numbers work.