I’ll have ~ $250,000 from the sell of some properties, plan to do a 1031, and want to maximize cash flow now and ability to scale up to more units soon. What would you do? I realize this is a general question so just...

Pets may create a noise nuisance or physical danger to others.

To go off what @John Warren said, conventional loans also look stronger to a seller because there are fewer appraisal issues that will  come up in escrow.  

But if you have a contract on a mediocre deal, you are going to have a LOT of frustration and headache trying to get it sold.If you have fewer offers accepted, but they ALL turn into deals, it is much more efficient.

Fewer properties just make it harder to predict and budget repairs costs.Finally, a small plumbing repair costs the same whether the rent is $800 or $8000 / month. 

@J Chad Davis fewer than 12 inches per year here.

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If you want to put more outlets in to reduce chances of using dangerous too small of extension cords on the biggest space heater tenants can buy. 

only a few parts of town where you will see 1300 or more per month for rent and even fewer at that price. 

Obviously, we keep a close eye on it and I am keeping money put aside for deleading just in case until he is out of the danger zone (he's 21 months now).