I'd look into the capital gains tax implications if you sell it now vs holding on to it.

I'm looking for a team, an agent that with knowledge both on/off market deals/neighborhoods insight.....good GC, efficient and can accommodate multiple jobs and property manager with that is experience in section 8 housing.Appreciate hearing from you. 

I might also consider if i could turn the garage into a rental, or into an apartment for me, while renting the other place so that I'd still be on the property at least until I gained confidence in the tenant.

Does anyone have any insights or experience with this approach?

Recommended Long term rentals are the way to go at first, Medium term and short term are strategies to look into though once you gain your bearing.

Thanks for the insights, much appreciated! 

Can you give me some thoughts and insights about Brandon Turner leaving and its impact in the community of BiggerPockets?

Maybe if you can prove that you are actively trying to gain compliance, that will get you the much needed time to gather $, time to pull the permit and ppl to perform the work bc they will have a bit of mercy on you bc you are trying to do the right thing. 

What make it hard to enforce is that the ‘Post Nup” must have both sides receive “fair” value - so what exactly is the spouse without the asset gaining?  

If married you can exclude $250,000 each in capital gains if your primary residence.