This ties up the seller’s property with no real deal in sight.3.

It added far less value than the cost of the addition.  

I think Bethlehem and some of the satellite areas are nicer than Easton especially going up 33 as long as you stay spitting distance to 78.

In your second scenario you would eliminate all capital gain and depreciation recapture with the step up in basis.there is no statutory holding period that qualifies you to convert the properties. 

I am thankful for all of the advice I've received on this platform and grateful for this community.

Recommend you look at Lockly locks with built-in camera, so you can also see who looked at the property and tell if the door was properly closed. 

Here's an article with FAQs including the cost of a study.

I am heading towards what looks like an eviction for the first time. 

What are the issues to pay attention to in Kansas City?

Being that I'm so new in the field, I am trying to think outside the box to find this type of buyer.