I have it narrowed down to two agents, one has more general experience in the area and are part of a large organization.

No legal advice here, other than get good legal counsel on those two matters. 

Just sell and pay off that loan or two.

Constructing two 4,000-square-foot duplexes on separate parcels in San Ysidro would cost roughly $2.96 million, with a market value of $6.31 million, offering a 113% ROI.

Just my two cents.Disclaimer: I AM NOT AN ATTORNEY.

It seems clear that it is in lieu of a 1031 since UPREITs are under sec 721 so the two don't mix.

First time on this forum, and just introduced through two books I just read by David Greene and Brandon Turner.  

I’m giving serious consideration to converting into a PadSplit.However, I have heard that Fort Worth (the city, Tarrant County, the faceless boogey man…) has issues with PadSplit whereas Dallas County is supportive.I would love to hear about your experiences between the two markets and if Fort Worth can be viable for PadSplit and anything I should be mindful of?

It costs me $1,500 to evict a tenant with it usually taking two-three months.

I chose to divide the two floors and put a locking door between the two at the stairwell.