I do have a few 1031 questions and thank you in advance for the answers:  Lets assume I get close to my sale and don't have a replacement property picked out but am optimistic that in the following 45 days I can pick out three potential properties.  

.- Belgium is eligible for the 50K visa raffle (I’m feeling lucky)Am I being too optimistic and is investing hands on in the US as a foreigner a pipe dream?

A $50k profit on an all in of $178k is a bit optimistic too.

Im optimistic and thinking there will always be work!!

This frequently is a case of overly optimistic investors looking at a deal from a best case scenario.

(My realtor thinks it would sell for $135-150 but I'd rather not be optimistic).So...

I feel that I am optimistic but I need to look at all the numbers to make sure that they work. 

You don't have to supply appliances at the outset, but once you do, they are part of the contract.I think that Kadidia's assessment that she "might" sue you is extremely optimistic. 

--Is it because to do this, we need to be pragmatic optimists that can believe the impossible can be achieved with good planning, training & hardwork?

You'd be part of the solution not the problem - yes I'm an optimist.