I've got a family to provide for, and I'll be damned if I'm not going to do it on my own terms.

I always use the larger banks as there are branches located through out the country and the features they provide are greater than the small local banks.

I  am happy to reach out and provide my phone number or Facebook orcoach.I owe 10 grand on the 2 bed I forgot. 

To expand on what @Michael Plaks stated - yes you most likely can do a 1031, the next question is you should be asking if you should do a 1031.It isn't free to do a 1031 - you don't want to spend $2k in fees to have a temporary deferral of what would have been $4k of tax. 

Sometimes its smarter to sell due to the tax benefits our country provides (stepped up basis).

I have two different soon a third property where I will be providing internet to the residence. 

Your earning potential of $23/hr in Illinois can still provide opportunities for real estate investing.

Rather, it's set by what the CPA believes that their time is worth based on the services that they provide. 

Hi @Andrew Rellinger,Based on the information you provided, the "make or break" for this rental is not going to be where or not you change out the carpet.

Los Angeles may provide more stability and long-term growth potential owing to its stronger market fundamentals, even though Philadelphia can have better cash flow possibilities.