You won't get a straight answer here since this is a question for a professional that you would normally consult with. 

Your client should consult a real estate attorney to draft an agreement with the ex and ensure there are no legal or tax issues, especially since this is an investment property.

A post on recapture.People are concerned about recapture when they cost segregate their improvements and for good reason.Recapture is real, and those deferred taxes will need to be paid.But fear not!

These methods include: Detailed Engineering Cost ApproachDetailed Engineering Cost Estimate ApproachSurvey or Letter ApproachResidual Estimation ApproachSampling or Modeling ApproachExperience or “Rule of Thumb” ApproachIt’s important to understand the differences between the approaches including which one best fits your property and the reliability of each approach.DETAILED ENGINEERING COST APPROACHThis approach compiles the costs from construction and accounting reports to build a report.

Feel free to inquire about their staff qualifications if it's a larger organization.2.

(that means I work for Airbnb as an independent contractor, a paid, by Airbnb, consultant to new Hosts).Here is my "tip" that I send to new Hosts:"Pricing is key and worth doing some homework.

You can hire effective VA's at low costs fairly quickly.  

The cons, if the borrower doesn't pay on time or completely welshes on it then there's that oportunity cost. 

If you're considering purchasing under a business name, consult a CPA or attorney for setup and financing options.

The IRS views it as taxable income because it’s not being used for the purpose of deferring taxes under the 1031 rules.For example, if you sell a property and only use part of the proceeds for the next investment, the leftover amount (after paying transaction costs, etc.) is taxed.