If you plan on selling it, I wouldn't take out a mortgage if you could do it with cash as financing will eat into your profits. 

This post will help taxpayers understand how to maximize accelerated deductions by examining a number of Sec. 1031 exchange rules and how they are affected by cost segregation studies.

However, if the property is partially rented out, will 6 months of the full mortgage have to be saved for consideration or will 6 months of the difference between the mortgage and rental income suffice?

You can always tell them that you only pay renewal commissions at 1/2 the new tenant rate so you will only pay them 1.5%. 

You asked about a property you have listed for sale and property taxes that are coming due and the consequences of not paying them until the property sells.Generally, the local taxing authority will impose an interest penalty on any unpaid balance after the due date with a long grace period before you would have to worry about unpaid property taxes affecting your ownership of the property or your ability to sell.In all likelihood, the property taxes will become a part of the closing and will be deducted from your proceeds at the time of sale.By the way, property taxes are always in first lien position ahead of any other debts like mortgages.

Do a search.If your financing, no one will let you live there. 

We are seeking guidance on a few key things about the market. 1) We've done a lot of research on the area and have been scouring MLS having trouble finding opportunities that will cash flow (the golden question, we know).

If you're not from there definitely good to find a great agent who will be your "boots on the ground" and who knows the area! 

Quest will definitely treat you right. 

Residents do not want to leave a good home where they are having a good experience and are willing to re-sign for an increase of 8-10% in order to not have to move.