Or is it always the case that if a buyer is asking for an inspection, to simply say no. 

And it's very pertinent to today's environment because it doesn't look like interest rates will be coming down much, if at all this year.

The updates they provide are bare bones and usually only come after I've reached out to them asking about the investment.

BUT we can make up any numbers that we want. 

No sure about that as buyers want to see the finished product and showing them before pictures will often not be well received.That's funny, my wife said the exact same thing about showing them the before pictures. 

I have over a decade of experience in strategy consulting and in real estate underwriting for new acquisitions and ground up developments.

I'm not underestimating the work and unique set of challenges that come with it by any means.

I am sure something will come up as I am still relatively new to the STR hosting.

Just a heads up this will not be tax free, it will be a pro-rated exclusion.

Let them own it till they die and step up the basis to your wife.