What type of lights do you have that are $250 more than usual (was this over the course of a month)... 

In the past two years we have completed over a dozen flips, We are holding 20 rental units self managed and 2 self managed Air BnBs.

You can probably find some around DFW in some of the outer cities for around $250,000, so 1031 the ones with the most equity into more properties with chances for more appreciation.One thing I would suggest is not to buy NEW from the big production builders. 

Welcome to the site, Steve.

@Ashley Kehr have you used the Search feature here on BP?

Over the course of using Bigger Pockets I have had very degrees of opinions on who I should vote for concerning a post.When I first started using Bigger Pockets, I was too naïve to even think of voting for someone that took the time to answer one of my post.  

I think the economy has a number of diverse employment options, lower prices than King County while still being within driving distance.  

And the rest of the gain will be deferred in the 1031 exchange.

I'm in the Atlanta area. 

But thanks for the mention @Jay Hinrichs I'd invest in my backyard, outside the city of Seattle.