If the tanks leaked, remediation and cleanup will have to be done, and the property readings will have to be under maximum allowable percentages of contaminates for a certain period of time before the property can be re utilized.As to the asking price, either the seller doesn’t really want to sell, the seller wants to see if he can find a sucker; or possibly the value of the land for future development is much more valuable than the existing use.But assuming that the latter is not the case, what is it that attracts you to a deal priced over twice market value with a possible environmental problem to boot?

2) Are there any other alternatives to securing the router in the master bedroom (my friend's room - she is the primary owner/occupant of the house and the door has a lock on it)? 

How quickly can alternate sources ramp up for products currently made in China for the US export market?

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If it is a good idea , the seller wants me to call them to discuss , can you guys help me structure this in a way that is beneficial for me but also attractive to the seller . 

A QOZ looks like a very promising alternative to a 1031!

Alternatively, you might consider requiring the tenant to put something in writing stating (not a text message) that they have moved out.

What are my other alternatives, if any, and what is the associated cost?

The only alternative is to not offer it at all.

Yet to be determined but hope to attract more desirable tenants.