1031 exchanges have been interesting to me, although, outside of a DST, they still require active management.I received an invitation from a well regarded real estate developer to 1031 exchange into an acquisition they are doing. 

It's similar to buying a stock with no dividend.

I am on Paperstac and JKP, but not Note Exchange or LoanMLS. 

Cost wise they are all very comparable, maybe $5 difference per unit per month and in exchange you may have a little more or less features.They all have similar features (comparing the pro version).

"yes you can defer depreciation recapture in a 1031 exchange."

I’ve considered lots of options (all real estate based since I can do a 1031 exchange and avoid the capital gains tax).

I have moved away from my W2 job and living off of investment income (rental + stock portfolio).

I'm borrowing at the rate of ~7% and 7% is a great return to me, especially with the stock market near all time highs. 

I'm thinking I should sell and reserve those funds for investments in stocks or even gold or a small business I can buy.

@Blake Choisnet Paperstac is one exchange site.