There is no specific IRS-mandated minimum holding period for a property acquired through a 1031 exchange before you can retitle it, that's why it's hard to find an answer. 

Ohio presented some great opportunities for me and I'm a big believer in Central Ohio to be more specific.

Their main sales pitch is that they will teach you how to make more money by charging your investors double the industry average acquisition fee.  

I recommend honing in on one specific strategy to get started and then go from there.

If these continual expenses are not made  you end up with slum properties renting for a minimum weekly rate to transients.I don’t know your properties so I can’t form a specific opinion; however, based on the information you’ve shared I trust your opinion and knowledge.  

What specifically are you trying to get better at? 

Based on how many people have moved here from other states (specifically California, Oregon, Washington, and then a few areas like NY/NJ) along with the amount of redevelopment projects and the chip factory that was put in - I think there will be further appreciation for the foreseeable future.Will Phoenix economy be depended on this chip factory?

I had specifically asked for numbers including mortgage payments and they emailed to me.

Deal specific!

Do you have a specific area of Chicago where you would like to live?