@Nold R.In addition to the great post from Dave, possibly consider an option where the property is taken out of the LLC sooner rather than later and held as tenants-in-common prior to the sale, possibly setting you up in a position to take your share of the proceeds and individually purchase a replacement property via 1031 exchange. 

When I finally got feedback from the appraiser, it turns out they walked the property and decided it's not a fourplex, rather the "highest and best use" is a duplex and two townhouses.

Positive cash flow is desired but that is not my primary goal.

I appreciate any feedback from investors/landlords who have actually experienced this about how they handled it.

I think 2017 was too early, but now there's a few projects that are making progress, I will list their twitter accounts:@RealTPlatform@CitaDAO_io@PropyIncpersonally most interested in RealT and CitaDAO - you can buy a fraction of the property on-chain, and earn income, and exit the position on-chain if you like. 

After 8 years as a director in the kitchen and bath retail space, I'm bringing my positive energy and relationship building to a wholesaling firm covering Los Angeles and San Diego counties (we specialize in single family homes priced between $400-$1.7M).

For me it’s been one of the best ways to get positive cash flow- hands down.

On the one hand, I can see it as a positive indicator, for example of market health and increasing suburbanization. 

With $40k saved, you’re in a strong position to consider options like house hacking, BRRRRs, or partnering with others to maximize your investment.

Thanks for the feedback.