I often find that, when talking about future possibilities, and the mechanics of behavior and the economy, often end with with an open ended conversation.

The contractor seized doing the work and I believe has placed a mechanics lien on the property.

You need to have a mechanism to remove tenants who are a problem, and I would strongly encourage you to consult an attorney the moment you close to get your lease terms right.

Definitely talk to a 1031 specialist like @Dave Foster to get the mechanics of the 1031 process.Sounds like you want to keep your one rental and get rid of the mountain houses.

I don't think it will be any "harder" or "easier" changing title/loan into the LLC from a mechanical standpoint, but the lender might be more willing/able if the same people were in the LLC as the original loan.

Fire rating, mechanical equipment and materials often change and are more expensive.

I'm sure it would've included structural engineering, but it might have included electrical and mechanical engineering as well...or even other consultants.

Get your own boots on the ground, meet the people you will rely on aka the cleaners two handmen, meps(mechanical, electrical, plumbing) contractors.

Will be experimenting with glue in ends before tapping back this time (no matter which mechanical means I find).

I’m doing some research on tax sale in GA, a newbie  question if there is a municipal lien or mechanic lien or other personal liens,  will that be wiped out after foreclosure of redemption ?