There’s a big advantage to naming 3 or less replacement properties in regards to 1031 rules.

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Cash Out RefinanceThis will allow you to pull a portion of your equity and will replace your current mortgage (assuming there is one).

and having to replace appliances. 

Before renting, I need to complete a few improvements to the townhome, such as landscaping and replacing the flooring in the bedrooms.I have a few questions and would appreciate any advice: What should I look out for during the home inspection and closing process on a new-build property?

Finally, if you intend to conduct a 1031 exchange, it is important to work with a good exchange accommodator and, most importantly, an experienced professional to help you find a suitable replacement property.

If you are just painting and replacing carpet, you still need to move into the home within 60 days of buying. 

It took me 11 years, 25 properties and 76 doors to replace my income but when I bought my first larger commercial deal, it replaced my wife's income in one year. 

Landlords can enter a tenant's property for a variety of reasons, including: Making repairs or replacements Responding to a tenant's request Removing unauthorized window coverings Preventing waste of utilities Changing filters, testing, or replacing smoke detector batteries Inspections Helping with an emergency inside the unit Posting a notice of eviction"Research your state laws because some of your comments indicate a lack of understanding of the landlord/tenant laws where you are operating (like threatening the tenants to keep the security deposit if they don't respond to you, I doubt that is actually a valid reason to keep their deposit, or evicting for late payments, or charging the tenants for your warranty repairs because you missed your 11 month inspection window which was your responsibility, and it looks like your lease says you can charge up to 18% interest for unpaid fees, is that actually legal?).

However I have had to replace some major appliances recently which had put my in the defecate and added to my motivation to sell (Hot water heater, two refrigerates and a washer/dryer).