Readers should seek professional advice.

I am a high NW professional with excellent credit, pre-approved and can also make cash offers, and own 6 properties currently.  

Yes, I hate seeing the suffering but I am a professional solution profiter, I make $ off solving problems so MORE problems is a giant blue light special. 

Kansas City has a strong medical presence so traveling medical professionals are always needing a place to stay.

I'd recommend working with a tax professional to accomplish this. 

Readers should seek professional advice.

Did you work with any real estate professionals (agents, lenders, etc.) that you'd recommend to others?

Readers should seek professional advice.

Great design, professional photographs, great location.Don't get hung up on micromarkets or submarkets.

However dependent upon taxable income you could get away with a pretty low tax bill due to favorable capital gains tax rates.Be sure to work with a qualified intermediary and a tax professional to ensure you comply with all 1031 exchange regulations and to be sure you keep basis correct as all a 1031 does is defer your gain.Happy to help run some numbers or do some basic analysis for you if you would like.