When you go and view the property with your realtor, take the time to look at it from a different perspective.

Are there any structural issues, foundation shifts that might explain the gas leak?

Sometimes deals change unexpectedly or something comes up that may require you to shift gears and look at your deal differently.

@Axel Meierhoefer personally I am shifting towards more creative financing options like seller financing or buying a home subto the existing mortgage.

Justin, I say self manage if it's one location...I use Airbb/VRBO, use Pricelabs as my dynamic pricer, connected it to airbb... make sure to make sure to link your VRBO to Airbb, with Airbb as primary...then pricing will move to both as prices shift...I found some cleaners, and pay them directly.

With trying to keep an investor perspective in mind would it just be appropriate to privately message the host about the issues with our stay or to include them in a review?

Hi All - I'm currently in the process of shifting my primary residence to a rental and moving into a new home.

I believe that should be OK from the 1031 perspective.

This is where a great agent who understands your goals comes in - someone who knows the local market really well, has a sense of urgency, and will help you see things from various financial perspectives.

There are also maps that let you look at variables from a neighborhood perspective.