And use maximum leverage and minimum down payment on the second.Leaving a 1031 with a free and clear property and a heavily leveraged property is a great opportunity to take some risk off the table. 

Hey Elijah,you bring a lot of valid points and concerns to the table. obviously, as with all investing it is subjective.you need to clearly define what works for you and why your doing it.. with cash-flow being great it will create the ability to look at other opportunities sooner with cash in hand(remember you don't need to do it all yourself) However, on the flip side of the same coin there are several liabilities.

Great Contractors bring 3 things to the table,1-quality of workmanship2-length of time to do completion3-price for work and fast timing.Could write a book about how to pick the GC.I would not talk to one that pulls up in a $50,000 new truck, new GQ clothesand new haircut.I would control the product and have him only give you a labor bid.He needs to pick up your product as he needs it on the job site.This is part of his bid. 

Behind the scenes: As a listing agent, once we have an accepted offer my main focus is getting us to the closing table now.

This past December I sat him down and put everything on the table and we agreed to move fwd from everything and put that in the past.However last October, when we were not in good terms, I began looking for a home for my family and I.

If they have questions, they text me, or I've already answered it by having it in the documents on the MLS or in the house on the table.

If you find the deal and bring money to the table you should be able to partner with someone who will bring the remaining cash.

I sold a 12 unit apartment building in November 2020.  The deal was finalized and all money dispersed.  A month ago the title company let me know that the property tax proration was wrong on the closing documents and ...

She shopped for end tables, nightstands, and decor for walls and mantle, and made everything guest-ready. 

Any amortization program for your phone/table or computer will show you the payments for a loan based on the terms you enter.