The proper way to do it is to sell your investment property and do a 1031 exchange. 

Then they will also charge an extra $250 so they collect the proper amount this year.

I would encourage you to ignore complaints about transfer duration because that is uncontrollable by the company. 

I do this for a few reasons, one is I was to make sure they are done properly and I want to know if something is not working. 

Typically PM requires all the 'fees owed', therefore it'll cost you the same amount regardless  Personally, I find this clause extremely unfair.Not Renewing:  You will complete the terms/duration of the agreement but not renew. 

Say I do go the seller financing route, ultimately she will spread out the capital tax gain over the duration of the note?

Any property that is actually acquired during the 45 day identification period is deemed to be properly identified.

Maybe the sewer is not vented properly and gases are pushing back into the homes?

Once this is narrowed down you can then seek out the proper way to evaluate the property type.

Prospective Tenant(s) understands the binder reserves the property for the Prospective Tenant(s) until a Lease and all move-in requirements have been properly completed.