They do not take into consideration the revenue from the STR business as part of the selling price.So if comps say the duplex is worth 500k, then it is worth 500k.

Most common scenario I see is "should I sell?"

They can sell tax free.

You are unlikely to sell all the properties to one buyer.

Purchasing a property for your child while they attend college can be a strategic investment and a great way to provide them with stable housing.

We have made money buying properety based on cash flow (lower priced) rented out for a period, then selling to an owner occupant. 

EBR housing allows around $1,300/month for 3 bedrooms.

The LLC sells the subject property and buys, for example, 3 replacement properties in a 1031 exchange. 

And you are wondering if you should spend lets say $125,000 on a house you have never seen ? 

It would be like if someone prepared to sell by painting to create fresh visual interest, but chose fuscia and lime green...those colors would certainly catch the eye but I'd never claim that they overdid the curb appeal by painting with too much visual interest.