That's something that should be happening pre-acquisition.I think the biggest obstacle for partnering with a GC/Contractor is what some refer to as "double dipping".

Even if other competing housing is rented for higher rates, the subject property may have some inherent deficiency that the market discounts.  

As mentioned above, your grandma would qualify for an exemption on capital gains so it would be best to sell the property in her name.  

In her case, she did not request an accommodation and it appears she accepted the eviction.

There was also a major miscalculation on the property tax rates in her calculations as was noted earlier by another commentator.  

I am sure you have heard the term depreciation in here.

The high value of A is not an obstacle to 1031.

In my mind, Real Estate Agents are like the people trying to be Sports stars.In a VERY crowded field, only about 1% will be extremely successful.50% will not be in the business in a few years and 49% will wind up making a living but not being that "Superstar".One BIG obstacle is that Agents/Brokers work on commission.

She had to buy a camera recently to try to figure out which dog is peeing on the carpet in her current home.

I know many people work as a part time agent, I was just wondering how much of a commitment/obstacles people have had.Thanks!