I've been thinking I would like to fix the outside landscaping/fence/Kitchen cabinetry and roof so I that I can get the max rent or just sell and buy in the midwest, 1031 exchange (not sure if I qualify).

If you want to sell it and avoid capital gains tax, you could do a 1031 exchange into a new deal.

Eventually, I might do a 1031 exchange.

nope rentals but that's just based off of Zillow...my point being that state of the investor rental market has changed and to be aware of the competitive landscape, regardless of the type of exchange.

In exchange you might get in free to trainings. 

Eventually, I'd like to utilize a 1031 exchange to trade up into larger multifamily units.Thanks in advance for your insights!

Then, products such as HELOC or 1031 exchange are not open to me as a foreigner so even though i have on paper $500k in equity I don't have a real way of tapping into it.Any ideas or suggestions what I can do now to keep growing would be much appreciated!

She's asking me to manage the house for her in exchange for a $200 monthly fee (for example, I could list the house for $2700 and give her $2500).This would include finding tenants in the same way I do for my own tenants, and managing the property after it is rented as it is only 4 min away from my home.

What are the logistics for carrying out a 1031 exchange?

How can I help you achieve your goals in exchange for you helping me?)