Ideally I have skin in all three options for buying and holding as well as BRRRR down the road (diversifying).

The layout was by an architect group in the neighborhood who knows all the restrictions.  

., but I’m curious what your alls thoughts are on how beneficial a financial advisor could be.I’m not interested in having someone actively manage my investments as I’m comfortable with doing all of that.

In other words, what are all the benefits of 1031’ing a rental property worth 300k for a property worth 600k?

And after rehab value will be at least $280k, and up, depending on options/features I plan to add (i.e., off-street parking, on-site laundry, garage, etc).The ultimate plan is to BRRRR, and I'm able to secure verbal agreement from a couple of relatives and friends for financing.

I have since sold all of the "cash flow" properties.

Yes, all of this is great information.

With everything easily laid out for them, we can all see exactly how much a rehab will cost, and it also motivates the contractors to get things done!

Hello all, I am new to real estate investing.

Option 2: I can sell it and pull all the equity tax free, since I'm married and it's our primary residence.