Easier said than done, but it's possible to find experienced investors to work with if you offer them something in exchange. 

Then I 1031 exchanged into larger properties, 6, 10 and 14 units, still needing a lot of renovations.  

And what would you do with 850k of 1031 exchangeable cash with the goal being monthly cash flow and financial freedom?

Exeter Exchange Services. 

That's correct @James WiseThe seller of the contract, being the wholesaler, and the buyer.If you have exchanged signatures and you have your earnest money down, you legally own that contract to the property.

It's something we are actively pursuing, as far as already talking to new exchanges that are a good fit and filing with the requirements needed to do such a venture.

I am about to sell one of my rental properties and trying to decide if going with a 1031 exchange would benefit me or if it would be wiser to just pay the taxes now.

Thanks,Leo Great questions and here are your answers:1) direct mail, networking with eviction attorneys, networking with commercial real estate brokers2) neither :-)buy-and-hold then do a 1031 exchange so you can buy a bigger building with bigger cashflowyou can also syndicate the deal - which is what I did.

I'd be looking for some schedule flexibility in exchange for working for peanuts. 

Most likely an investor wanting to get out of the business or do a 1031 exchange.