A 1031 has a definitive time frame and you may not be able to find another property that meets your criteria in that time frame depending on location. 

We live in a very intersting, diverse, and complicated market and understanding the intricacies is very important - especially for a new investor.Markets in the same zip code even have their own submarket and tendancies depending on location and its important to look at things hyperlocally in philly.

What I typically see from our clients is that they charge anywhere between $250-$500 non refundable pet fee depending on the size of the dog and how many of course.

Our developers have all noted that HUD has gotten much better with this program in the last decade and it more depends on the local housing authority being good or bad.

Had our hosting dead for a full week because they outsourced hosting which went off for whatever reason and and he had to depend on them to respond to a ticket.

I suspect whether a part time agent sticks with it is HIGHLY market dependent.

Probably depends on where you're at also. 

Depending on the market and your monthly PITI, you can still break even or even cash flow. 

Ultimately, it depends on whether you want to lock in gains now or play the long game.

Depending on your market the existing building you should get $1 per month per sq ft.