There is more maintenance cost when they are small keeping the grass down.  

If you paid $950k and only get $1M after selling costs, don’t bother with the 1031.

How did you incorporate the funding fee PLUS the closing costs?

Streamlining Renovations for Efficiency & Cost ControlManaging multiple renovation projects at once demands an operational efficiency that can be tough to achieve.

Also you should inquire with insurance agents about the cost to insure.

Evaluate Property ConditionOlder Chicago buildings often have charm—but may come with hidden costs.

If I were to purchase an Airstream to use as lodging while I travel across the US to my rental properties, make repairs, and perform lease turnovers, would I be able to not only deduct fuel and campground costs but also depreciate the purchase price across 5 years? 

.- Expected renovation costs $1MM.

to save costs, and responses sometimes took weeks.

Once you go with a minimum 6 month lease your turnover costs, potential damage, make ready costs, repainting and repair costs, all go down dramatically.