If they “hold” the funds for more than two business days, they are not providing them as soon as the ACH allows.The ACH is operated by the banks that use it and is a mechanism for interbank settlements of US funds between US checking accounts, without having to involve the federal reserve settlement system.

@Carlos Aquino the exact mechanics of how to search would really depend on which site you're using to get the list.

It needs electrical, some mechanicals, windows, foundation work (including window well replacement, some drywall replacement and the typical bath and kitchen guts.

It is a hard money foreclosure already gutted with Demo, Framing, Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing done.

I get the basic mechanics. 

That may intel a lot of mechanical changes in the property since commercial spaces have different code requirements.Without changing any use, you can make those rooms into storage units for tenants and charge additional fee for them.Cheers, Yuriy 

MEP (Mechanical, Electric, Plumbing) trade work.

In many cases I think the financial upside with STRs can justify increased tenant-screening costs, and potentially even some revenue-sharing mechanisms with neighbors.In some areas, the government collects a tourism tax from guests, mitigating strain on local resources.

Maybe it's a gut feeling or inner defense mechanism but I don't know how some of these people are affording these homes.

The mechanics of the 1031 are no big deal - I’ve done similar.