This was exasperated when the socialist Labor Party took power in the 1950s, and raised capital gains to where the tax on ordinary income was, 89.9%.  

Here's one more issue to overcome, both homes are on 1 electric and 1 water meter.  

Or if inflation rears it's head then you'll have jumped off a moving train with no way to get back on.The power of a 1031 is best when you stay the course with your deferred tax. 

I do plan on getting a backup generator but there’s a one year backlog ughPlumber is pushing for me to switch to a new propane heater to heat both units.My concern is running out of propane and having the pipes freezing...Someone suggested to me that electric baseboard heaters are a good choice and cost effective.

Water is being brought to the property next week, septic systems being installed next week, electricity being dropped next week.

Solar powered, well water and septic system.

Hi All,I have electric & gas sub-metered already.  

-Demo kitchen cabinets-Remove all fixtures-Demo old bathroom tiling and fixtures-Have digging/tunneling prepared for sewage line replacement-Pressure wash outside of house to prep for paintWeeks 2 & 3-Complete sewage line replacement-Begin Landscaping design-Replace entire homes fascia boards-Remove popcorn ceiling textureWeek 5-Have exterior of home painted-Roof leaks should be repaired by nowWeek 7-Have new lighting and fixtures installed-Tile Flooring throughout installed-Replace drywall boards as needed-Paint interiorWeek 9-Kitchen cabinets/countertops and island installed-Bathroom tiling completed-Shower doors installed-Detail work inside-Electrical outlets upgraded-Front Door replaced-Vanities/bath fixtures installedWeek 12-Install appliances-Install Fencing where needed(using about 80% of the neighbors white pvc fence as a privacy, will match)-Paver driveway to be completedWeek 13-Stage for marketing photos and open houses-Accept offer at 110% of list priceI know this is a brief run over of the work, but any advice in planning/ executing is appreciated.

Since the beginning of our country, there has been a power struggle between states and the federal government.

Sounds to me like low level government employees on a power trip.