In southern CA, even garage conversion ADU additions are typically costing more than the value added.  

How do you finance the tear down do you add it to construction?

Am I getting greedy to ask for an additional seller credit at closing to help offset some of repairs needed?

In addition, there are also different rules with regards to Timeline as well as identification that you need to follow if you want 1031 to be possible for you as an investor.

These are professionals with additional training and a stricter code of ethics.

Quote from @Zach Howard: Quote from @V.G Jason: Quote from @Zach Howard: @V.G JasonTo someone just starting out (only option of OOS) who can get access to 200k, but no additional financing at this time but an additional 50-100k max in reserve cash, where might you recommend they start - markets/property type/strategy?

What do you mean you are paying $400 additional dollars more than what you are paying now?

An umbrella policy for additional liability. 

Most likely a "discount listing" Owner pays realtor a small amount upfront to add it to the MLS.

In his, it may be called something else, but once he checks it, his software should unlock all past losses specifically linked to the sold property.