But, what if there is more clean-up and repairs needed than you anticipated and the unit has to stay vacant for a full month? 

It's a market I've studied for years in anticipation of retiring there.You've given me some things to think about, and I am very appreciative.

And the 1031 would not apply anyway since she would have just inherited it and it is doubtful that she will be able to establish her investment intent.But that's neither here nor there since the IRS anticipated situations like this. 

We anticipate domiciling in central or south america at some point but have dozens of places to venture to so we've resisted buying.

OMG OMG OMG can you feel that anticipation?

@Charlie MacPherson was right, the costs added up way more than I anticipated.

They don't anticipate paying out on a claim so the extra money makes you feel good while fattening their bank account.Let's say you have ten rentals with an average roof age of 15 years.

I know this is how the broker is pitching it for owning it moving forward but I dont want to purchase it anticipating that and then not be able to sell the homes. 

Just trying to anticipate all of the possible objections from them so that I know how to answer. 

We couldn’t, they didn’t, and deal terminated 1 day before anticipated closing.