@Brian Neyhart yes, this is a common method to use....if you have the equity to do it.  

.- Is it common for brokers to require exclusive buyer agreements (ie you promise to only work with them in the particular market) or do you go exclusive after a specific property is identified?

One common solution investors use to solve that problem is investing alongside an experienced partner who does have local knowledge and can help guide them through the process.The right team should include at least one of each:A qualified real estate agent - someone who knows the property market inside out and has connections with brokers, lenders and similar entities.

The LLC can do and take title as a tenant in common to enough of the new property to satisfy the exchange requirements. 

Second, this feeling is common, but definitely not insurmountable.I appreciate everybody's personal accounts.

Do them a few at a time.I use a combo of common sense (for short stuff) and IRS rules (for stuff that's basically part of the house, like those kinds of flooring, roofing, siding, windows, etc.) 

It is common to have 1.5-2 months' rent for an early termination fee if they choose to break their lease. 

This is a pretty common item that gets missed when analyzing deals-Vacancy: 8.6% is typically higher than I use, but it depends on your market.

Flat roof homes are common in the SW US, even in areas with significant rain/snow.

It’s terrible but it’s been quite common lately.