Quote from @Anil Shah:  Short answer - if they originate a loan that they want to sell to Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, they need to follow their guidelines.

Trump is talking of selling off government buildings and getting the federal government or GSA mostly out of the real estate business. 

Is this for a primary purchase or build to rent/sell?

Most desirable areas in Tampa Bay are in AE or higher risk flood zones and generally sell for a premium for a comparable home placed elsewhere - all else equal . 

If a cost segregation study was performed, the accelerated depreciation may further reduce the property’s basis, potentially increasing taxable capital gains when sold.Depreciation recapture will occur when you sell the personal residence, so it’s essential to keep detailed records of all depreciation claimed while the property was used as a rental to ensure accurate tax reporting at that time.This post does not create a CPA-Client relationship.

With 40% of homes still selling above asking price, waiting for a “better deal” often means missing out entirely.Financing is also a common issue.

Well, we get here and his agent is telling my agent it will be another month for another court date that will allow him to sell the property.

Quote from @James Boreno: One of my SFH caught on fire and I'm in the process of selling it to a contractor.

In case I have to sell or I quit running STRs I wouldn't want to be under water out the gate.

Then sell your equitable interest in that contract via an assignment to another investor.