So I’ll add vestmap to this list since it’s invaluable for quick location due diligence. 

They are there due to a flood in their home.

However, I’m hesitant due to the risk of the chatbot going off script and potentially leading to discrimination claims.

I know how much my property taxes will be, but what other expenses are there, and approximate cost? 

Alternatives to ConsiderIf you want to involve an entity for liability protection or other reasons, here are some potential approaches:Assume in Personal Name and Transfer to Entity:Assume the loan in your personal name and later transfer the property title to an entity.Important: Transferring title may violate the loan’s due-on-sale clause unless explicitly allowed by the lender.

The very basics would be getting your furniture and shopping list together, keyless entry like Schlage (with backup lockbox with physical key very close as well), looking into insurance, local taxes for STRs, and moreAlot of ways to save time and make it easier to self manage with a property management software like Hospitable and data research like AirDNA.

In your scenario, selling the relinquished property for $450K after completing a reverse 1031 exchange will allow those proceeds to repay the intermediary without triggering capital gains taxes, provided all exchange requirements are met.

Conventional loans underwritten by debt to income/DTI will require 12 months due to Fannie Mae / Freddie Mac guidelines.

Have a good CPA to help come tax time. 

My property tax increases have been 17% for both homes (no Proposition 13 like in CA with our max of 2% increase).