Each potential buyer has come to their own conclusion that it would be too much hassle and risk to manage in this fashion vs a traditional rental even though the average cap rate in our area has been half that at best.

STRs in Non-Traditional MarketsShort-term rentals in areas near universities or event venues are gaining popularity.

They refused to accept my terms and said I would need to put down 30% versus the traditional 80/20 with conventional terms.

I agree that DealCheck (or the BP calculator) does not provide enough tools or functionality to analyze those types of transactions (yet).But I would argue that it does a great job at analyzing more traditional buy & hold SFRs and multi-families, as well as flips and rehab projects. 

However, we often facechallenges in sourcing suitable properties through traditional MLS listings.

Two of my units will be vacated in the next 2 months so this is a good time to consider this over my traditional 12 month leases again. 

Not your traditional subdivision.  

We have an added layer of stress compared to something turnkey in the traditional sense. 

I have used both Traditional (pre-tax) funds, Roth and HSA.

When you do a traditional 1031 exchange you have 45 day identification period, to provide a list of potential replacement properties and 180 days to close on a replacement.