More importantly after seeing a bunch of deals that didn't work, it helped us recognize a good property when we saw it and act quickly with an offer.  

That said, based on my experience working with real estate bookkeeping clients and using AI tools internally, AI still has meaningful limitations.AI is good at recognizing patterns, but bookkeeping—especially for real estate—is full of nuance: distinguishing repairs vs. improvements, properly handling owner contributions and distributions, allocating expenses across properties, class tracking, loan activity, depreciation-related items, and state-specific considerations.

But its hard to recognize a good deal.

It is however important to recognize that new construction does not pencil in most asset classes or most markets right now.

Google only recognizes a word after 5 impressions... this is why websites are so repetitive, especially blogs. 

If the LLC drops the property to individual members and immediately sells, that’s where things can get uncomfortable.Many QIs and tax attorneys prefer seeing a seasoning period post-drop before the exchange, which doesn’t always line up with an imminent closing.If one partner doesn’t want to exchange, sometimes it’s cleaner for one partner to cash out and recognize tax, while the other plans a straightforward 1031—depending on structure.Since your CPA hasn’t handled one before, I’d strongly suggest looping in a 1031-focused tax attorney or a very experienced QI before you commit to this path.

I use a co-host on all my STRs for the same reason you cite.The issue is that you do not seem to recognize you purchased that cash flow by paying for it up front.  

Courts have recognized that investors can testify as to the values of real estate they own, however such opinions are merely a consideration.

Recognize the challenges of buying rent ready with no value add off the mls with market using market financing.  1) optimize the return on current REIs2) educate.  

The IRS recognizes 6 methods for conducting a cost segregation analysis.