Make sure the property meets the 1% rule or close to it (monthly rents = 1% of purchase price) to ensure it cash flows after you move out.Yes, interets rates are higher than they were a couple of years ago, but rents have also increased significantly in many markets, including yours.

Has anyone also finished a project since the new rules came to place but placed a tenant meanwhile before they had these?

Here in Columbus, we're still seeing deals here that hit the 1% rule with positive cash flow and lots of potential for appreciation.

Flat fee buyer agency is new but growing quickly since the August 2024 agent compensation rule changes/lawsuit settlement.

You should talk with one that understands real estate rules and another that understands special needs trust and SSI rules. 

Not every state or city mandates that any landlord has to accept Section 8, because the landlord has to not only subject their property to Section 8 inspections, rules and regulations, they also often have to separately arrange for the tenant to pay the non-covered part of the rent and can face difficulty evicting just based on that.

SPECIAL RULES FOR SECTION 1031 LIKE-KIND EXCHANGE TRANSACTIONS, page 135 states:". 01 Taxpayers are provided the relief described in this section if an IRS News Release or other guidance provides relief for acts listed in this revenue procedure (unless the news release or other guidance specifies otherwise)..02(1) The last day of a 45-day identification period set forth in § 1.1031(k)-1(b)(2)(i) of the Income Tax Regulations, the last day of a 180-day exchange period set forth in § 1.1031(k)-1(b)(2)(ii), and the last day of a period set forth in section 4.02(3) through (6) of Rev.

The court could also rule that the defendant needs to remove the assets from the trust and make them available for forfeiture.  

Not following the requirements (within Seattle city limits will likely have additional rules and regulations) opens the seller up to liability.Additionally, the seller always has the option of offering "cash for keys" arrangement but be sure that no funds change hands until after the property is vacated and locks are changed.John

@Bryan Cavellier While you certainly can do that, there are different state rules and laws to be aware of.