They were forced to do an appraisal on the property in Texas to prove it had 25% equity.

Can they prove how long it takes to rent a vacant property?

Can they prove how long it takes to rent a vacant property?

If I can’t prove a market rent because I lowered it for work a handyman does, then I am sure it will decrease the value.

What my interest is and what I have been studying mostly in this area, is buy and hold small multifamily properties with house hacking.

What should I study?

Being an individual surrounded by case studies of building science and the benefits of sustainable construction, I would build no other way.

I am currently enrolled in college and studying electrical engineering.

Insert your counterexample here _____________ , which proves the conditional statement false.My heart goes out to any kid (of any race, sex, sexual orientation, etc.) that's being told that they can't do something though. 

You indicate that you have moved out of the house so you could rent it out for a period of time to prove that you had the intent to convert and hold for rental purposes and then later sell and qualify for the 1031 Exchange.