Will depend on several factors like the type of property, type of tenants, your risk tolerance, other assets you own, your estate planning, laws where the property is located, etc.

Not a bad plan depending on your goals and risk tolerance.

I suppose it all comes down to risk tolerance.

In my opinion, it really depends on you and what you can tolerate. 

I would absolutely mortgage the rentals to pay of the LAL because your rents should be covering those mortgage payments and then some. now as far as leveraging the rentals as already said that is really going to be up to your position in life and your risk tolerance.

Depends on the house, history and your credit + coverage desired and your risk tolerance.

There are quite a few due diligence items and contingencies available in the typical offer, each of which should cater to your state, the property, the seller's situation, funding, your experience, and your risk tolerance.

You are leveraging time and resources with apartment complexes.It comes down to risk tolerance and your strategy.  

How comfortably, is determined by your risk tolerance and cash reserves.

Each individual owner can have their own Deferred Sales Trust:, the assets of which can be managed to each taxpayer’s own individual risk tolerance and preferences.4) A 1031 Exchange alternative or rescue- Unlike a 1031 Exchange, the proceeds from the sale do not have to be invested in "like-kind" property in a very short timeframe to achieve tax deferral.