I realize we are extremely fortunate under any circumstance, but the thoughts I am balancing are if you could only return ~3 or 4% via renting out after a thorough renovation, would you consider just selling outright. 

Extremely satisfied saved me probably 7k considering the labor in washington.

Make sure the addresses you are sending these mailers to are extremely calculated.

The price to enter is extremely low compared to other markets in the U.S.

I don't know the intricacies of how they are installed or if one is cheaper but I can say with 100% certainty they are going to be better in the snow/winter and extreme weather. 

He is extremely knowledgeable and has been in the 1031 business for 10+ years.

While you might not cashflow on it right away, it can be a better way to grow wealth given the opportunity to leverage a higher amount of the purchase price since you'd be an owner occupant, and Los Angeles is (in my extremely humble opinion) more likely to experience appreciation in the long run than a cheaper market, therefore generating more wealth to continue investing with.

I really see Columbus Ohio as an extremely safe bet for the next 10-20 years.

I personally would rather have my house they can for several months instead of having it trash.On the flip side tenants that have been there extremely long he sends mother today's gifts along with vacations.

I'm extremely happy to say that all of my properties are right here in San Jose.