Honestly looking at your situation I'm not sure I would recommend you do the taxes yourself,  change of accounting method (F 3115) isn't easy for someone that hadn't done them before these online software companies make things seem easier than what they are, they are good for less complex situations. 

But, the seller will never close a sale until the buyer releases that claim and withdraws the affidavit because a new buyer's title company will not issue a title policy and the new buyer's mortgage lender will not make a mortgage loan.Its not worth doing in this case but when real money is involved it is pretty effective.

Currently I own a large real estate company and still get some great value out being in his inner circle of real estate operators. 

Trusting what the franchise tells you is foolish.I can tell you this: there are companies selling leads to real estate agents all the time.

This strategy would preserve more of your equity and make reinvestment more efficient.You could use the exchange to buy multiple properties in diverse, high-yield markets, achieving your goal of increased cash flow.Reassess the Property’s Cash Flow:Before selling, explore ways to improve the cash flow on your current property.

A good attorney, RMLO, and servicing company play a big part of this. .

VA company?

I would definitely look into seeing if there are any AirBNB arbitrage companies operating in the area that may be willing to take it on. 

Hi Jon from Boyertown, PA-You and your fiancé are interested in buying your first short-term rental and wonder profitable areas to purchase with a budget up to $500,000.I would look at places along the west coast of Michigan, Grand Rapids, Kalamazoo, and near Ann Arbor, MI.It is important to understand the local STR regulations in each community and partner with a property management company that can help your navigate that and manage it well for an excellent guest experience.Don't forget to look into bonus depreciation and doing a cost segregation study to increase the tax benefits of ownership and if you "materially participate" in the management of the property per IRS guidelines it can offset active W-2 income which most real estate cannot.To Your Success!

Sounds like your 2 previous companies didn't know what they were doing.