There are accountants who say that applies to the opportunity to discount sale and/or basis shift to further lower the tax bill.  

When I became power of attorney for my Dad here in the US, the whole transaction costs me $50 and I used a notary.   

My experience is the min is around 15%, but I've read some posts on BP that some lenders can offer a lower minimum (but that usually means a higher interest rate).

Have you lowered the price at all?

I offered to temporarily lower their rent until they’re back on their feet.

And in regards to getting educated on the the laws, I assume the best route is to link of with an attorney who has experience with these types of transactions?

Findlay is a real oppotunity beause you’ve got a combination of stable job sources, a decent population size, and often lower acquisition costs compared to bigger metros.About choosing an agent..

Hopefully it'll be lower, but that where's my urban developers in a few other markets are seeing their numbers come in.

It's a 4 family, I just don't want that kind of transactional relationship with any tenants.

Examine the bottom half from every angle - how much you can make, what else you can get for your money (don't worry about how much you make on these, they are time suck and the lower half of your portfolio)That's a good place to start.