Revisiting the subject of financing for vacation home/vacation rentals/STR's.  10% down is still an option without having to pay points.  

The QI is just there to receive the money from the first sale and pay the next, so that you are not taxed on that transfer. 

If that is the case, then you will be paying on the capital gains taxes of the sale.  

He's going to pay boot tax anyway. 

The age of the property, 2/5 year tax exclusion, and expected future capex headaches made us sell.

Cons:Lower Cash Flow: Properties in cheaper markets often have lower rental yields because I have to pay taxes, insurance, CapEx.Market Risk: Cheaper markets might be cheaper for a reason, with slower appreciation and higher vacancy rates.I won't fix my foundation.

I just sold my business and in looking for ways to offset capital gains taxes stumbled across a strategy in which a STR can write off all depreciation in year one via a cost segregation analysis, thereby reducing taxable income greatly for a specific year.

Whether they are ones you negotiate for them to pay or ones you pay for out of your pocket.

A lender would require you to have this done, but if you are paying cash, nobody will force you to protect yourself.Third Party Reports: $17KSurvey $2KTitle Recording and Search $5KAttorney Fees ? 

For example, if you are doing a rental arbitrage model and paying 1000 in rent 300 in utilities I would at least double this to make a profit cover depreciation of the furnishings and leave some extra breathing room just in case.