So make sure that if you want to sell and get 1031 treatment that you can demonstrate that your intent was to hold but the market or it's quality as a rental or something tangible changed your mind. 

It also allows time for us to demonstrate how to use the appliances and other features in the home.

Current or past demonstrable rental income provided by the Seller? 

Our country is a great one and your post and story demonstrate that those willing to put forth the hard work are destined to rise as time passes.  

In August of 2014 you changed that intent to totally investment and now for the past two years have been demonstrating your intent to hold for productive use for this particular piece of real estate regardless of it's legal description.  

Where i live and work, this is a judgement call that the inspector makes (you can influence this, with your perspective, and demonstrating you just want it done in the safest possible way you can afford). 

You are no longer just an asset owner.Your job is to demonstrate leadership.

Basically anything we can do to demonstrate to this gentleman that Ocean Point has no control of the property.  

It's pretty transparent for a transaction as long as you feel you could demonstrate your intent to hold for productive use.  

As an example, the table below compares state average overhead costs for Texas, Florida, and Nevada.To demonstrate the impact of taxes and insurance, I compared the costs of a $400,000 property.I eliminated states and cities with high overhead costs.Next, I eliminated any locations that have rent control or restrict your ability to choose the best tenant.