STR partners have a lot in play and the tenants aren't there long enough to cause any lasting damage (unless they are very obvious party tourists, which you can simply decline).

I like it this way because those circumstances are an inconvenience to both parties.

For example, in residential transactions the sum commission for both parties is 5-6% (often lower the closer and higher you get to $1m+). 

Often, the only party benefitting from a partnership is the attorney raking in the legal fees to broker and create the agreements, contracts, etc.Because of this, even highly experienced RE investors often stay away from partnerships...RE investing is challenging enough, but doing it with a partner makes it much more challenging--and this is exponentially more true for an inexperienced RE investor!

Which party are you?

I would alway use the values from the taxing authority itself over 3rd party sites like realtor.com and other similar sites or those listed by the seller.

Full disclosure, I picked this one because at the time I was able to make a small crowdfunding investment in the company for reduced fees, so I'm only 99.99% a disinterested party.

FWIW, we are on a financing plan through a 3rd-party company that the concrete company connected us with.

I presently receive $0 from any utility company, vending company, or other third party.

-Marital home transferred between spouses and the only consideration is a mortgage or other lien encumbering the property -Marital home transferred between former spouses pursuant to a divorce decree (Rule 12B-4.013(27), Florida Administrative Code) -Property transferred to or from a trust with no beneficial ownership change (Rule 12B-4.013(28), Florida Administrative Code) -Gift of property which is not subject to a mortgage -Document is exempt or all parties to the document are exempt (please explain under “Other” below)-Other – Specify