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.

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

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

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

Oh, forgot to mention, this was prior to self rent rules. 

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.

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

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

That rule says that if you live in your Home for 2 out of 5 years, you can sell it for up to $250,000 Tax-free.

As a general rule of thumb most municipalities expect for the applicant to demonstrate hardship.