I would ensure utilities are transferred out of your name also.

They may "forget" to tell you that the tenant paid a double deposit, and then not transfer that deposit to you at closing.Your offer to purchase should include a requirement that the Seller provide all documentation and agree to sign an estoppel certificate (also called an estoppel form or agreement).

@Diana JingIf your IRA and 401k are not of the "self-directed" variety allowing for investment into real estate, you'll need to transfer those assets to an account that is, namely a self-directed Solo 401k or self-directed IRA.

We are currently using podio and wanted to possibly transfer our data over to resimpli. 

There are always parents of students who have failed out, transferred or chosen to study abroad offering discounted subleases every semester.

Or, you or the insurer could have the lien transferred to a bond removing it from the property. 

First, they fund you under their credit which they transfer in your name to buy property, so providing money is what they do.  

I plan to acquire an STR property in West Africa. Will this property qualify for all the tax benefits of STR? What documentation will I need to provide to the IRS in the event there are any audits? 

@James FloydYou can also setup an IRA LLC for the Roth IRA since it cannot be transferred to a solo 401k.

A lot of people in distressed situations, these are the markets where wealth is transferred and if you want it to transfer your way you have to stay active and make offers.