This is something that the agent you are talking with also had required prior to the changes. 

You want to make sure the seller is getting their fair side of the deal but especially from a tax perspective, there are ways in which you can make it very lucrative for them.

This does seem like a lot of communication, but I would have a conversation with the owner about this prior to firing.

Non pay of prop tax's non pay of insurance  Waste, etc. 

Here are some thoughts I hope help.The benefit of selling now is that as an inherited property you will likely pay no taxes because you inherit it at a stepped-up basis.I'm not a huge fan of buying a house that has lot rent.

And would this be considered "capital gains" since it's re-sold under 1-year therefore having to pay a large % of tax on the profit?

As soon as people receive their tax refund checks, they will be knocking down your door.

If you can make some relationships prior to that with agents in the area who do what you want to, you can find yourself on a team or at a strong brokerage that matches what you want to do.

Expenses will level off: Multifamily operators have been plagued by expense increases in the form of taxes and insurance, for the last few years, especially in the south, and especially in Florida and Texas.

Account ClosedI recommend that have a consultation with your tax accountant and/or financial advisor on ways to reduce your taxes.