Spend some time to  gain clarity about what you hope to achieve and what the path to achieve it;  that will make the myraid of decisions easier.   

Unless you need the additional money or the gains outweigh the costs, you may want to do a more conservative 75%.  

Yet, as interest rates rose, institutional capital took a breather, which allowed private buyers to gain market share in 2023.Pricing trends have also experienced discernible changes.

i have 2 question. do i pay the capital gain tax in the state where the asset is located. how much do i have to pay in taxes if i do not want to do a 1031. 

It will familiarize you with the basic terminology and benefits.

A new/improved road here will also benefit them as well if you are bringing more customers to their shopping center and providing more access points for traffic flow in/out. 

It provides us with the flexibility we need to start renovations at a time when we have financial and plans set, ultimately increasing the property's value and appeal for future long-term tenants.Our decision is not just about financial gain; it's about providing immediate assistance to those in need, with the understanding that this approach also serves our long-term objectives.

Makes tax prep and financing more expensive, for almost zero benefit?

You’re going to benefit from also listing on other platforms like Airbnb and vrbo and setting the minimum night stay to 30 days or more.Good luck!

So far the benefits of the standard brokerages dont outweigh keeping my commission to utilize for CRMs and such that I prefer over theirs.