@Alex Penalva, Yes you can change geography and type of property in a 1031. 

If the funds aren't there to justify the change then you look at the next use that makes economical sense and is allowed with zoning.

To put it plainly, I decided to take control of my life journey and change its trajectory.

A good way to find a mentor is by adding value to a seasoned investor that in change can help with guidance.

Now that's life changing. 

Over the past five years, these numbers haven't changed much.

Investment sales started the year off strong with $345 million in multifamily assets changing hands year to date.

They change up what they do all the time.

If its changed to include renters insurance = how much of a price hike in quote will be there?

I have a auto body shop that is located in a D class residential area, it was own by my grandfather, he is getting up in age and he is passing it to me. he hasn't done body work in years, he just have been renting the place out to some guys he know for like $220 a month. the utility are still in his name also. my whole idea is to come in, change things around, do the proper things, have a actually lease agreement written out for the tenants, with the new rate increase and rules, there wont be anymore of the late rent payments, there will be a late penalty, the utility will be in the tenants names,I plan to put a security system on the property, I'm new to all of this , its my first property I'm open to advice, suggestions, ideas on what I should do.