From what I’ve seen, Airbnb’s algorithm definitely weighs multiple factors at once:Guest experience signals → reviews, star ratings, cancellations, complaintsListing engagement → clicks, saves, photos, how often people message after viewingHost behavior → response time, acceptance rate, cancellations, calendar accuracyBooking settings → instant book, cancellation flexibility, competitive pricingIf you’re firm on your cancellation policy but still want to rank high, it helps to:Keep response time under an hour.Refresh your calendar often (Airbnb pushes “active” hosts higher).Update photos or listing text every couple months so the system sees activity.Price competitively with nearby comps—dynamic pricing tools help.Push for consistent 5-star reviews (Airbnb rewards guest satisfaction the most).It’s not just about instant book or cancellation policy.

This recapture effectively reduces the property's adjusted basis, increasing the taxable gain on sale.Proper planning and tax strategy are essential to balance the upfront benefits with the potential tax implications at disposition.

Some other markets will see effects in different stages.

Real estate has proven over time to be a great path to wealth; singles, doubles, multi, or commercial--buy it right, manage it effectively, and over time it will more than keep up with inflation.  

Personally my tech stack looks like this:Docusign - signing leases (technically rentredi can do this I think, I'm just too lazy to change)Rentredi - applications for properties, tenant payment platform, maintenance request trackingBaselane - Banking (you may not need this yet with only one property but SO great to have multiple accounts for multiple props)Notion - SOP docs, how to's, general instructions in databases and pagesTango - use to record step by step instructions of specific tasks and link in Notion pages where necessaryI also self manage, and most of my communication is with tenants, handyman, and occasionally banks, so I don't have a great rec for how to most effectively communicate with a PM, however if you have a project database set up in Notion it should be easy to create the steps you want and track how you like

I was surprised by the examples you provided still show allowing it on carryover basis - because to me I always read it as because part of the basis is effectively from an asset you've used before- regardless of if the replacement asset is brand new or not, that portion of basis wouldn't qualify. 

Sellers will be able to leverage pricing softwares, scan Public records, GIS maps, title histories, and can educate themselves on deal structuring, seller psychology, and creative financing to negotiate effectively—often with more flexibility than agents constrained by brokerage policies.

I've inherited the existing tenants, and one of them is now moving out, presenting an opportunity for a turnover.As I manage this property remotely (I use Hemlane for property management) , I'm looking for tips and best practices from experienced out-of-state investors on how to effectively handle the inspection and coordination of necessary repairs from a distance.Specifically, I'm interested in:Remote Inspection: What tools or services do you use to get a thorough understanding of the property's condition without being physically present?

The hope is to avoid liability events but there are effective risk shifting strategies all investors should implement as well.

What are the most effective ways to unlock this equity?