Don't listen to proforma numbers on things that the prior owner couldn't do and you shouldn't pay the seller for your future efforts and hard work. 

and follow their instructions.

Hello Everyone,I posted in another area on BP and was instructed that I should be doing classifieds, although I have seen helpful responses on Bigger Pockets in the past in regards to STRs so thought I would try this page. 

You will be surprised how often that will get you more information...often critical information.Second, if at all possible, try to get on the phone with the landlord prior to the current landlord. 

NOTE:  This project will be completed prior to the 26/27 timeframe.I hope this adds gives you some local insight into what's going on.

I am sure maybe they only went up a little bit prior to the crazy price increases.  

We prefer to handle this because tenants often don’t find high-quality replacements on their own.In our market, we usually need a 30-60 day notice prior to move-out to fill the unit.

And that by itself could blow up your exchange.The cost for a QI like us to do your 1031 exchange is very small - especially considering al of the other issues you have going with this sale.The QI does have to be in place prior to the sale of the old property.  1.

It is not bad to bring in new blood to a podcast, while I have not listened to the podcast in years,just looking at the profiles of the old and new it appears the new host has a lot more experience than prior hosts. 

Second, you could convert the garage to an ADU if it was worth it prior to selling.