This pre-review verbiage can be pre written and casual in nature- it's just not auto sent by a 3rd party-it's kept on platform.

I hear you about the competitive nature of the websites.

I just wanted to buy my first home and found this beauty.

Dividends give you cash flow but usually very little.With Real Estate, you make money 4 ways:- Appreciation (forced vs natural).

I am being told in a specific instance that copies of leases are not provided to owners because the legal binding agreement is between the property manager and the resident.In this case, I would have zero visibility on the nature of the lease terms, as well as who is responsible for certain costs borne (utilities, etc)If this exclusion to owners is allowed, what is required in terms of document retention in the case of termination of relationship?

Vacation rentals work on the OR Coast because it's one of the most beautiful and unique places in the world to vacation. 

I own a beautiful piece of land in Carson, WA with much potential for short term rentals.

Based on the conversation my realtor had with the seller's agent, the family selling the home is humanitarian in nature and would like to "help a family."

@Tim Kaminski, Using the 1031 exchange will allow you to exit your older Pinellas properties and purchase newer properties elswhere that are not as big a risk from capital expense or natural disaster. 

A beautiful successful home for sale.Lessons learned?