If you are selling two properties that have appreciated (or have taken significant depreciation), then a 1031 exchange is almost certainly a good route since you're looking to reinvest. 

I appreciate it.

Below is a pic of the "pit" which the plumber says its too large.Any feedback is appreciated!

Call them after you issue the notice and let them know that you appreciated their stay, but that for a variety of factors that are cited in the notice you need to move in a different direction.None of this is personal for you, this is just about your asset; act accordingly.

Appreciate the response!

Any advice/tips/ resources greatly appreciated. 

And any other advice or tips from y’all as you started this journey would be much appreciated.

- Appreciation?

I would much rather have the benefit of cash flow, forced equity through improvements, appreciation, and depreciation working for me. also have the ability to sell or cash out refi if I needed a large sum of money in the future.

Everyone says that out of state is the only way to make cashflow these days but I am actively investing in LA in small multifamily that cashflow and will appreciate, as they're in up and coming areas of the city.