Plus, he said let the tenant go to court as burden of proof is on him.

It doesn’t cost you anything and gives the tenant time to rearrange their entire life around your decision. 

Although I can't speak to the Banner Elk market, I'd be happy to share any insight on just STR investing in general as it related to our experience in Western NC.Good luck!

We put in around $15,000/$20k worth of construction & furnishings to bring it up to Airbnb standards.

If they're going to force an eviction, I would want either 1) to just wait until it's done and keep extending the contract (if you're in no rush at all) or 2) ask for a substantial price discount to deal with it yourself.

The other heirs did not agree to the sale.

@Mark Towey I don't "farm" areas personally, it doesn't really fit the niche I'm personally going after, but what I have heard from some major agents in my market lately is that farming is not near as productive as it used to. 

I know that I want to focus on LER with the brrr strategy. now my questions are:1. where to start?

How will appraisals work if the property is not even close to move-in ready?!

What is the reasoning behind your desire to re-title to an LLC?