I appreciate your responses  @Makani Donaldson Leveraging your existing relationships will probably much easier than trying to find someone you don't already know agree to help you out.

I've consistently written about the forces of nature and her current and future effects on the real estate market (even while often being ridiculed and politicized on this very site for it) regardless: I personally moved and invested in coastal Oregon in 2018 from Venice Beach Los Angeles partly as a result of the trajectory of climate and have assisted several clients that specifically purchased on the Oregon Coast for their own 'climate havens,' investment and future retirement homes. 

Consult a CPA or estate attorney to ensure compliance.This post does not create a CPA-Client relationship.

Also, make sure to start connecting with other investors in your market to build relationships and learn from their experiences

Does anyone have a recommendation of a national collection agency that is effective?

Splitting the gift across multiple years may reduce immediate tax reporting but requires appraisals, legal documentation and proper structuring.If the house is highly appreciated, holding it for inheritance may be more tax-efficient because the recipient would receive a stepped-up basis to the FMV at the time of your passing, eliminating much of the capital gains tax liability.This post does not create a CPA-Client relationship.

We do have a property management company and even with our experience with LTR's, just no way we could effectively manage this home without local property management. 

For rentals, consider holding properties in an LLC for liability protection.This post does not create a CPA-Client relationship.

While I did not work with other agents or lenders for this particular deal, my professional experience ensured a smooth transaction and effective project management.

Be mindful of recapture tax when selling but consider long-term strategies like a 1031 exchange.This post does not create a CPA-Client relationship.