Therefore it shouldn't affect your depreciation schedules.I'm not a CPA, so please enlighten us.

He was enlightened, but it means he had little idea to holding costs.  

Creative Financing involves all sorts of options.If you are defining "Seller financing" as an unencumbered transaction (No underlying mortgage, no liens) between a qualified buyer and a fully enlightened seller.

@Dave Foster knows 1031 way better than I do but if I am correct in my interpretation1) you likely do not need the 1031because you can exempt $250k of gains because it was lived in for 2 of 5 years2) if it has not been a rental it does not qualify for 1031 If something I stated is incorrect, Dave can enlighten both of us.As to your dilemma, first recognize the advantages of the 2 of 5 year rule and that it vanishes if rented 3 years.  

This is especially true if you have high income options that mostly is required to have local STRs.I do not have any enlightening suggestions.  

The examples in the article I pasted above were quite enlightening for me: Scenario 1: Umbrella insuranceThe landlord owns a triplex worth $700,000.

If you just expect to be fed and enlightened and complain when you're not you may not be contributing much yourself. 

Enlighten pls.Here's a great thread https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/51/topics/1258422-cost-... with insights on risk, pros, and cons of different types of cost seg reports -> virtual, self-service (DIY), onsite 

That was enlightening information as his customer relations department has refused to provide any yardstick or timeline on redemption progress. 

Please, share some tips and cite the pages and books on what was so enlightening that one cannot find for free in the forums here or on Youtube.