If that happens, it will probably stimulate the economy.What I mean is it gives people a choice to re-invest or to buy a Luxury Yacht, or a new Mercedes AMG.On the political side they are probably doing it to increase the tax draw so they can have more money and control who gets it when it is distributed vs stimulating the economy.In reality the 1031 is a pain due to the rules, but it does allow faster accumulation of wealth than if you paid taxes on it.In many areas the basic necessity of food is sales tax free, they should make all income from the basic necessity of housing (real estate) tax free--like tips used to be.

Well after reading RIch Dad Poor Dad and now that the kids are older and the family is healthy, I have come to accept that I actually really enjoy the real estate business. 

All I knew was being at the top of google = filthy rich.

REI is a passion of mine, and its the key to my dream life, not riches and material things, but a life that I can spend a majority of my time with my future family, and my wife, and traveling.

Searched for days until I found a guy named Grant Cardone and watched all his stuff, read Rich Dad poor dad, and running into BiggerPockets, my life was changed from there. 

Plus to cover rent and food while on the road selling.  

Food for thought!

It's good that you have a 15+ year picture, everyone wants to get rich in a year it seems.I agree with @Tom Parris comments about property age. 

@Cherry Patterson You have received a great feedback from @Brian BurkeI  want to give some food for thought on #4.

On inspection, I saw there was a lot of food dribbles and spills from the fridges and the outer door was left open.