As expected, consulting with your CPA and the qualified intermediary (QI) handling the exchange is best advised.

However, hauling away a truckload of items and cleaning beyond standard expectations could reasonably be charged to the tenant, as it goes beyond normal use.Goodwill Gesture: Since this tenant was great for 5.5 years—paying on time and caring for the property—you might consider waiving part of the cleaning cost as a goodwill gesture.

What are you expecting from this post? 

Angel investors might be interested, but you'll likely have to give up a portion of the ownership or future profits, and there could be potential complications in managing the investor's expectations and involvement.

A $240k loan amount on a $249k purchase price seems crazy and I'd never expect to produce any net positive cash flow doing this.How are you calculating your property taxes?

Rental Market Trends: Is this zip code trending positively for investors looking for cash flow, or should I expect stagnant rents and challenges with appreciation?

PMs can minimize their suffering from unrealistic expectations by showing comparable properties that are on the market for rent and having a discussion with the landlord as to how their property compares and how his property can be more attractive to renters.Landlords are running a business. 

Rented in Feb 2024, Lower cash flow than expected.

DOM is creeping up, properties are sitting, and appraisals are not coming in where the borrower expected.

As an employee of a MF Development Company, your boss will expect you to dedicate full-time hours to your job.