Any guidance you can provide as we navigate this process would be incredibly valuable.Looking forward to connecting further!

Are you just using a number like AirDNA provides or have you dug in and found comps? 

This amount provides a reasonable safeguard against potential claims if something goes wrong, like an accident or damage to the property caused by the tenant. 

I would be very careful in working with a 1031 Exchange Qualified Intermediary that provides ("sells"0 replacement property solutions as part of their services. 

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So paying the $2 extra for the juice, but being able to portion it out in cocktails that you can charge much more for... 

Additionally, by virtue of owning all of the units I could, with the help of an attorney, construct the bylaws in such a way to maximize value and eliminate bylaws that would be value-restrictive.I've talked to a couple of non-QM lenders who could provide financing to buyers under such a scenario, but the tricky part is appraisal value, especially in a state where, according to Redfin, no co-op's have sold in the last 5 years.If I got a couple units sold using seller-financing at $220/sqft, since there aren't any other co-op comps, would this provide a basis upon which an appraiser would provide a valuation closer to $220/sqft than $135/sqft?

It was the best solution but it did cost extra. 

or options 3, 4 and 5 don't supply washer and dryers and either the tenant provides their own, rent appliances or goes to community laundramat.

Wouldn't hurt to consult a tax pro just to make sure there isn't a more tax effective strategy but I don't think lending provides any tax shelter.