But we are getting anxious about the lack of interest. 

The average length of stay is 3 to 4 nights, mostly long weekends in the summer months making the 7-night rule a non-issue. 

I don’t have any experience doing this personally, but I’m on Long Island and this is exactly what the couple who owns the property that my girl lives in does.They bought a home, lived in the home while they renovated it, added a basement unit and rented it out.

But clearly the owner just doesn't care because nothing has been done about it for a very long time, I really don't understand why.

Always analyze for long term numbers but in the back of my mind I look to see if it will be a good fit for possible MTR or STR.

I would be like, "Listen, I'm sorry this isn't working out with all this noise, and if this noise is a deal breaker we are ok with you moving out early to find a quieter place." 

We are officially under contract for our first property - a SFH in what I would gets is a B-C type of neighborhood.

Maybe he can kick the can long enough to make it worth it, but there's no magical scenario where he gets everything.

If you have any ideas please drop them down below and hopefully we can build a long list of great strategies, thank you!

Also how long would I need to rent it out for to be considered applicable for an 1031?