Don't let the tax treatment stop you from making the right decision for you.

However an FHA/VA loan will always be subordinated to a conventional loan due to the extra costs that come with accepting a va/fha loan like possible termite treatment and lender required repairs.

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There was no agreement as to the treatment of money down. 

I'm not sure if any of that info (sqft, bed/bath) is tied to the title or anything or if the realtors just create the MLS listing based on the visual of the house having 2 bath. 

In your case you would have to be able to say that you had intended to build this house and hold it but there are now substantial mitigating circumstances you can demonstrate for why you are selling it so quickly.In general new construction and fix n flips do not qualify for 1031 treatment.

Link mentioned exterminators, for my lease I always make sure I inform the tenant they are responsible for pest control beyond termite treatment.

If the flooring is outdated, replace it with a nice tile... a simple truck to visually enlarge a smaller bath is use a large tile, 16"x16" or 24"x 24", lay them on a bias and use very tight grout lines.Now, the stairway doesn't look bad the way it is, but the baluster and railing look a little cheap, like something you might see on an outdoor deck.

A lot of new drywall, plumbing, electrical, sub floors were added/replaced to kitchen, new windows, siding/gutters/fascia/soffits, flooring (much of home had original hardwood), plus all the visuals you see on photos (cabinets, granite, trim, etc).

Make sure the kitchen and baths are in good/excellent shape and visually pleasing.