@Chris C. inherited land tends to have less emotion, not less options.

They aren't emotionally involved. 

Thanks what about another lot that my wife and I own feee and clear can that be sold to an temporary intermediary, built on and then 1031 exchanged into once the rental home is built?

Temporary parking?

I am saying that some owners have become emotionally invested in their tenants and not raised rents, which could make it emotionally difficult. 

It's more about emotional support animals but does cover a bit about service animals. https://www.biggerpockets.com/...

Doing it yourself makes sense if you are close enough, have the right personality and can act professional instead of getting emotionally involved, and you know how to figure things out on your own.

Check around furnace, water heater, pipes, air filter, attic space, crawl space, garage, or whatever.If you see neglect or abuse by the tenant, don't address it in person where emotions can get in the way.

@Amanda Rose Take the emotions out of it and let the numbers tell you what to do. 

They don't know you from a hole in the wall and you don't know them either.Instead, you want your 'close' to be emotionally driven by focusing on the 7 questions you asked and reiterating any additional information you've been able to gather during your conversation.Sample close: Mr.