For example, if they need a quick sale, emphasize your ability to close fast.

On most small MF that get listed for sale, the owner lost interest years ago and management attention is in a steady decline until something triggers the sale.

I just listed my last property for sale, a fourplex in Pocatello, because now I focus more on commercial RE and syndications to be a true passive investor and not deal with tenants and repairs.

The reason is the rent-to-price ratio is good so you can cash flow, and most of the West side doesn’t have a Point of sale inspection which is really annoying.

Will your property tax rate go up after the sale? 

The key is that in order to completely defer all tax you must purchase at least as much as your net sale. 

Seller Pre-Sale Financing: Consider selling the tenant-occupied property "as-is" now to an investor, perhaps at a slight discount, which could save time and eliminate renovation costs.

Those funds are not mine until there is a sales settlment, or default or refund to the buyer. 

You need to read the sheriff sale information carefully, or if in a county with a magistrate then read their ruling. 

While I am very knowledgeable about home construction and she is very knowledgeable about real estate sales, neither of us are knowledgeable about the investing side.