You should be able to get some people there who are qualified to do that kind of research for you. 

Or take cash and pay the tax on their portion.Only your accountant will know whether this kind of drop and swap is possible without a tax event. 

So I doubt whether I should sign, or it's a kind of rule that I have to sign if I work with agents to find the deals. 

Initially, this might seem like a great idea as you can maximize rental income by renting out bedrooms kind of like college student rentals.

More often than not they fess up and kind of confirm they don't meet requirements if that is the case.  

They're the kind of pros who can dig into your plan, give it a good shake, and offer smart advice on everything from portfolio strategies to tax stuff.Sounds like it could be a game changer for you, right?

Though we know you are not, an attorney can paint you as negligent and feckless which caused the tenant all kinds of problems.

What kind of heat is it?

Could you kindly suggest the best resources or methods to identify comparable properties in the area?

500k in capital gains would be amazing, but I assume that with that kind of profit the property would need to be in the upper echelons.