It's not about being cheap, its about being cost efficient while sticking to what's warranted for the project.On a personal level, I wish I could go back and tell my old self a saying that I've heard recently- "earn more, save less." 

On a personal level, I am still working my full time job as a service manager and building cars on the side.

It really depends on what you're going to do w/ it and what your experience level is.  

I’ve established a decent saving with my investments and I’m looking to take them to the next level. I

The bottom level is currently occupied, advertised rent is $650/mo (waiting on lease to review currently).

And you would still have depreciation recapture.The 1031 adds a level.  I

Anything decent will allow you to adjust your vacancy assumtption, and you can just keep increasing until you hit break even and see what that vacancy level is.  

Fill in the areas that day to day is hard to maintain as the business grows:   Accounting, customer service, social media.....really any task that could be successfully managed with a VA....open to suggestions since I think I am limiting my options out of fear that the task will be performed to the level I expect.Again, any advice is extremely appreciated, also looking for recommendations for the best sources to find quality VA's.

Dig down 5 feet and you should end up with 6 feet of water.To test this run he well pump and see how fast the existing water level is being maintained.

It all depends on a persons risk/comfort level. I