when i moved out here from the east coast, i was relieved to find that most tenants routinely are expected to provide their own refrigerator and cooking appliances!

The only permissible expenses that can be paid using proceeds from the sale of your relinquished property are routine selling expenses. 

They have become a morning commute routine!

Michael, thanks.Fortunately, I'm here for real estate advice, not dating, as that would raise some uncomfortable questions from my wife. 

If it makes a person uncomfortable that I don't have my commissioned real estate sales agent's license, and they have months to wait around for a realtor to  list and sell their $200K house at a massive discount for $194K, fine.

Purchase Price is $105kDown payment is 10 percent via seller financing.Interest rate is 5 percent30 year noteExpenses All utilities paid by tenantSewage bills are $54 per monthInsurance is around $90 per mouthMortgage P&I is $507.30Assuming 12.5 percent vacancy --- $275I will be reserving $220 to cover CapEx per month for all 4 units10 percent for routine repairs --- $220.

I used to be a news junkie so part of my morning routine was reading the news.

That puts the broker in a position where he will be very uncomfortable with your wholesaling activity.I don't mean to discourage you, I just want you to go into this eyes wide open.

Your lease should allow routine plumbing inspections.

There are many lawyers who will do residential real estate, but you want someone who routinely works with investors and their particular needs.