Check with your lender first—they may allow it if you personally guarantee the loan.2.

Do we have anyone that has personal experience with a 1031 strategy that is sponsored by an UPREIT?

Is your $15k even enough of an emergency fund for you personally?  

This was my first time buying a property solely for an investing purpose, and Melissa Justice was the person that I was connected with to help me pick out properties.

everyone wants those deals, and so you're competing remotely / from your computer against experienced investors in person in any market you'd pick. 

This is something I try to live by and teach my kids if I can - "A human being should be able to change a diaper, plan an invasion, butcher a hog, conn a ship, design a building, write a sonnet, balance accounts, build a wall, set a bone, comfort the dying, take orders, give orders, cooperate, act alone, solve equations, analyze a new problem, pitch manure, program a computer, cook a tasty meal, fight efficiently, die gallantly.

Personally, I love working with distressed properties, especially foreclosures.

That could be you personally or an LLC. 

Hey all, I currently have a new home being built that I would like to keep in my personal portfolio.

Or do  you have a computer print on the envelope?