A couple problems dividing a property and selling in a “Timely” manner and then picking exchange properties of equal or greater value than the lots you sale.  

I have first hand experience as an investor which has been positive. 

Cash buyers have the upper hand due to no appraisal contingency and able to close a lot quicker.

Just wanted to see if anyone on here had any similar experience with short term guys and could give me some first hand advice.

So let's not be too hard on clients who want someone with hands on experience.You missed my point and my OB/GYN example though.

My goal Is to help get items of value/desire back into the 2nd hand market instead of getting just thrown out.

Or hand him an envelope with $100K in it. 

. - Fortunately, our transparent systems allowed the owner to catch it:)- Full transparency - we would have never caught this honest mistake:(An owner also needs to be involved to approve & fund large expenses: maintenance, property tax & insurance payments (if they want to be more hands off), evictions, etc.A great PMC should also have a chat with you annually about your future plans for a property and your portfolio. 

Generally there are multiple units for each "zone" if you will when I've seen them installed.Regarding your problem at hand, I personally would simply adjust your plan to move and make your initial plan to get the current issues resolved, while costly now, in the long run holding onto the unit will likely pay off. 

In Florida where I live that amount is the first $50,000 for a married couple are exempt.So to put all that into action, let's say the previous owner paid $100,000 for the property 20 years ago and lived in the property.