Like Kind exchange

I could have said Yes and Yes, but it seems you don't understand what is 1031 exchange: it is exchange of like-kind property 

1. as long as you don't get cash or reduce mortgage, is 3-to-1 or 1-to-3 of rental properties like kind exchange? 

2. The question is whether a rental home and vacation rental are like-kind property.  I encourage you to google around to find out the answer.  This helps you to