And arguably I think most would prefer a management transfer period as well, I'd say 2yrs, because you've been self-operating so i don't want to fumble around int he dark to sort what "system" has been used.

Banks also won’t loan less than 50k on a home loan period.

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You can use the 1031 to sell a larger unit that provides better cash flow while minimizing active management.You can either try to cluster those sales together so they close in a way that lets your replacement property be listed on each 45 day period and you close on it within 180 days of the first sale (the first exchange that will expire).Or you could do something like a reverse exchange where your Qi purchases the new property and holds it for you for up to 180 days while you sell all of your properties. 

Belize 85 and going into low humid and bug period for 4 months. 

By understanding historical patterns and market trends, we can navigate through down periods and position ourselves for growth.

I would love to keep it as a rental but at this time I think it would take too long for the rent values to increase enough to make sense Worst case scenario is I have to hold the home for an extended period if the market decreases short term. 

The point is that San Francisco RE is likely to do outstanding overs long hold period.  

@Michael Anderson If the property had been sold, it would make sense to formally assign the lease and deposit to the new owner and memorialize an agreement to collect and adjust rents after settlement, indemnify the other party for things arising during their respective ownership periods, etc.