No additional costs in projections. 

Tell them you'll reimburse them the cost of the test if it comes back positive.

How much will it cost to renovate?

Cost me 200 K is taxes because I could not complete the 1031 exchange.they talk a good talk BUT DOT NOT DELIVER.

It costs so much to sell a property and buy another one, and is such a hassle, that if I were in this situation I'd strongly consider just paying the special assessment and keeping a property that's otherwise great.

What cost-effective options are out there? 

If buyer used an LLC with no net worth AND the loan is non recourse, then seller is effectively defrauded out of their property. 

If you skip using a new loan, you avoid the costs of origination and high interest rates, It works well for our clients in Phoenix and in CA. 

In reality, "cash flow" areas to me are high turn over, higher turnover cost, and higher Capex, which all equates to the more risk for less return.  

This is typically called a BOR.Sounds like your management company effectively changed your BOR, blocking your broker from being able to help you.