Yes please keep us posted.

Keep being consistent and it will come.

Also keep in mind commercial loans readjust. 

You'd ultimately break even just to keep the lights on. 

Keep in mind with a 1031 exchange, it's important to ensure that the total value of the replacement property is equal to or greater than the property you sold.

I was also considering the REI expo in February so maybe I'll see you there.You're a self-proclaimed novice but I think many other members of the community would agree that you're well on your way given your potential cashflowing rental and equity.You seem to have a strong position which would allow you to keep growing your portfolio in the next few years.I'd recommend diversifying your RE portfolio the same way you're diversifying with other investments (REITs, Stocks, bonds etc.).

Keep in mind James that if you made a "How-To-Sec8" success program, sold it for just $2,500.....

The game plan would be to keep this structure for 1-2 years with future full sale.

Feel free to shoot me a call or text and I can get your criteria and make sure I keep you looped in on anything I come across.

I would mention the damages to mitigate more however and let them know you will be doing inspections in the future because of what you found unless you are always in there anyways bc things keep breaking anyways.