I am also the single earner in the family.

@Risa Hind It is possible to use both accounts to buy a single property without combining the accounts.Your IRA can get loans, however, you will then have to file tax returns for your IRA.

A 203k Loan is where the purchase price and rehab costs are rolled into a single loan.Assuming you have a respectable FICO you can buy, with a FHA Loan (3-5% down, a 30 year amortization schedule, and a residential loan rate).

My partner and I own single family rentals through our LLC.

I am interested in selling my commercial property with equity and payoff the mortgages of several single family rentals with little equity.  

We're looking at single family homes and small multi-family homes, and right now I'm focusing my search on the South Wedge, 19th Ward, and the East Ave/Park Ave area.

It is a very different animal than investing in single family or multi-family homes.

I'm looking to take the leap from single family investing to apartments.  

Probably cost you $1000 all in and you'd probably get a deal done.When people hear 1031 they think "Overpaying is better than giving a pound of flesh to the IRS, I bet I can get a great price for my apartments from this buyer."

I don't know for sure, but considering the price, age and required maintenance of properties in that area, im willing to bet you're going to have a negative return for this year and each of the next 5 years until rents cover your expenses.What is your investment goal?