A Solo 401k which is exempt from UBIT on leveraged real estate may be a better option if you have legitimate self employment activity. 

Holding EXEMPT (from bankruptcy forfeiture) assets, holding assets in exempt entities (retirement accounts, pensions, IRAs, in some states insurance and annuities), homestead exemption, remote entity protection (LLC, Serial LLC, Corporations, Limited Partnerships,) Asset Protection Trusts, using separation of assets for married individuals (in certain states) charitable remainder trust, etc. can be very effective though can be costly. 

I am also in Florida and qualify for the homestead exemption, is that double dipping on the taxes or are they different since the homestead is property tax and the 1031 is capital gains tax?  

While those with a small amount of mortgages are exempt from many servicing requirements, you are not exempt from all collection requirements, giving a proper accounting, notices, tax reports, late payment notices and collection matters.

We've been happily shifting away from catering to traveling medical professionals in favor of larger groups of either families in a insurance relocation situation or a work crews coming through. 

Be aware of any local regulations in Emeryville as well.Please make sure your 4plex isn't exempt from AB 1482.

Brandon said his mom owned "In Good Health" medical practice in Chattanooga.

Furnished Finder has different types of renters but traveling medical professionals is one of the largest tenant types that use the site to find properties

In addition to medical professionals, we also have college/grad students.

A Solo(lk) is not always exempt from UDFI Tax.