I don't know how the really big players stomach it.Yes absolutely, it is a hard decision to make! 

It's an extra layer of annual paperwork that gets you absolutely nothing in return.

First sell off things you dont absolutly need .

Absolutely, @Cynthia Lee happy to refer you to either of the Portland based attorneys I have experience working with.

@Jessica Krejcie absolutely!

Oh wow, absolutely love all of these tips and details!

Horror story #2: while selling off one of the Class C Indianapolis properties, buyer asked me to pay replace the sewer line before closing... absolutely not...here's a partial credit (check to written out to contractor from closing proceeds so buyers don't pocket the money) 

Of course, I could be absolutely wrong, I mean, who really KNOWS after all. :)  

You can absolutely 1031 from the SFR into 3/4 of the MFR.You need to replace the next value of what you’ve sold with new net investment real estate value. 

Yes, absolutely.