If the STR is placed into service at the end of the year, they can use the paper-loss from the STR to 'potentially' offset other forms of income such as wages, interest, dividends, etc.Best of luck

I was so proud of the short sale package I had made up.

The short answer is Yes.

There are far fewer opportunities for leaks to develop in the drain plumbing under the sink when there are less than half the amount of joints within the plumbing.  

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@Marita JojoAre you selling or keeping itWhat is the rental income delta?

So he must have already bought the duplex or none of these things could be happening.

I am working on my RE license for VA and see some gov contracts where JLL "is the Commonwealth’s contracted real estate broker for current real estate services, including with respect to the acquisition or lease of real property and the disposition of surplus real property." 

I'm also on the board of CFRI, the local chapter of the National REIA so that might be a good resource for you to check out too. 

If you have an accepted contract, the only thing I would really worry about is copies of all leases.If you are still underwriting and thinking of offering, the price is going to be more dictated based on your own knowledge and idea of what you can do with the property, versus what the seller financials state.