Have some more complex questions was hoping to get some help with:1.

OWNER assumesno liability to TENANT if such should occur as all products have a useful life and breakdown occasionally"My partner has a signed copy from the VRBO tenant.The way my partner has left it with the tenant is that my partner is investigating the issue and will get back to her.Does anyone have any advice on how to handle this?

I may have to kick them out so I can at least get market rent.

So we are not in agreement.I sent this to my tax accountant https://www.investopedia.com/terms/p/passiveincome.asp.She sent the IRS link to me https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/p925.pdfI wonder how your tax accountant treat your private lending interest?

An egress roof window would get you into the roof which could get you over to the second floor stairs, I'd have to add a few more stairs but that would be easy. 

I am considering getting a HELOC to pull 75-100k for a 25% downpayment on a rental property. 

I would love any and all feedback on the topics and frequency of these messages. 1 Week from check-in:- Thank you again, welcome- Ask about reason for visit- Directions- Attractions in the area- Any specifics about checking in our finding their property (apartment type single family structure can get confusing for first timer which suite)- Parking Instructions- Ask for any questions we can answer ahead of time- Provide contact number if need direct contact1-2 Days Out:- X number of day reminder, excited they are joining- Ask for follow up questions- Video instructions on how to find their suite/apartment (link to video player)- Check In instructions- Wifi instructions- Parking Instruction reminder- Google Map and Apple Map links for their phone GPS- Contact number reminder for their stayEvening of Check-In- Ensure they're settling in- Confirm we want them to have a 5* experience- Contact number reminderMorning of Check-Out- Thank them for staying- Ask for feedback on how to improve amenities onsite- Check-Out Time- Check-Out Instruction2 Days after Check-Out- Thank You for staying- Ask for rating on booking platform- Offer Loyalty discount for return stay- Ask for Referral

Once you do a 1031 exchange, there's very little incentive to just sell outright and get hit by capital gains + depreciation recapture. 

I wonder if being able to buy a second home within a few miles of the other second home is lender dependent?

If the appraisal supports the higher resale price am I likely to get my full cash out of the deal?