But with three partners and one looking to move into the property it will probably be complicated.

In most cases, neither is warranted.Warning: I am not an attorney, and this can be a complicated topic.

Buying through an agent may provide more transparency, while sheriff sales and auctions can offer deals but often come with risks, like limited property inspection or legal complications.

. - PM has no breakup/termination fee- PM does not take project management fees, except on large or complicated CapEx projects exceeding $5,000. 

Have you ever had a deal nearly fall apart because of an unexpected complication?

Easy to do IMHO.Some folks use a tablet with a service but why complicate things I say.

@Noah Laker Your client should sell the property under her sole ownership without adding the ex-partner to the title, as this could trigger gift tax implications and complicate the process.

If it’s tied directly to the lender as part of your mortgage agreement, you’d probably need to negotiate with them or refinance with a different lender who doesn’t require that restriction.However, if the restriction is part of the property deed itself and was placed by a previous owner or another party, it can be more complicated.

If you are taking on debt for the STR this gets a little more complicated, but not much. 

When it comes to getting approved for a loan, the process can be a bit more complicated for foreign citizens.