I do like the efficiency of pricelabs in terms of easily monitoring your comps (if you use the Neighborhood tab and load in your comps)

This signals that this is my final offer.Focus on win-win solutions. 

Here's the solution-- go find the realtor(s) that have worked that very area in the last 3 years.

I really don't want the liability, but is there any other solution?

There are often creative solutions when you get others involved who have experience or resources.It sounds like you’re determined, and with some outside-the-box thinking, you’ll find a way to make this happen.

There's really not a cost-effective solution for utility monitoring for SFR, other than Nest.WhatsApp for business communications is lmited - how do you scale and hire someone to handle, while being able to track what they do?

Two potential solutions I have in my mind are:1.

I don't have the room to add a Washer and Dryer, so I'm trying to come up with a solution that I can offer.

With the ever changing market, I'm looking to learn about how everyone else is finding solutions to the challenges we are facing. 

@Andrew Grimmett If a seller is hesitant due to capital gains taxes, consider creative solutions: suggest an installment sale (seller financing) to spread tax liability over time, a 1031 exchange to defer taxes by reinvesting in another property, or a structured sale for flexible deferred payments.