Since then we've had two more showings, and a verbal offer over the weekend for $235,000 which then became $215,000 because she's concerned there "might" be mold in the house, although when asked by her agent why she thought that she hasn't given any specific reasons...so not sure what to make of that as the house is completely mold free to my knowledge. 

If you're concerned about tax liability, a **1031 exchange** could allow you to defer capital gains taxes if you roll the proceeds into another like-kind property (such as a larger SFH or multifamily property).

concerns.

Inventory is already sky high there, insurance hard to get /afford and now there is a recent disaster concern on top of all that.. 

If you're concerned about your DTI, you might want to look into DSCR loans.

concerns about safety/fraud , taxation etc...https://cocodevelopmentgroup.com/boulevard-villa-bali/PDF of payback calculations   https://drive.google.com/file/d/1FQca4xOb7Dgxy9o5-UP8wvXuZCo...

If you're concerned about potential damage, installing laminate flooring could be a smart move.

For example, I am a little concerned about some aspects of the business cycle recovery and a potential for a double-dip so I lean toward the safest part of capital stack which is debt (or low-debt equity).

Its the long term landlords that have to be concerned with prop taxs

Most tax professionals do not advise their clients to utilize this approach and it may raise concerns under IRS examination.