The GP was so open and transparent every step of the way with the different types of insurance that were essential, adjusters, replacement cost, debris removal, code upgrade, etc.

Just curious if anyone else has done something similar and wouldn't mind hopping on a call to walk through next steps. 

For me step one is getting primary residence.

If lenders would consider a 2-3% buyers agent commission as part of the purchase price and LTV based on this (contract price + buyers agent commission) we can end this Byzantine step of the buyer’s agent having a separate agreement executed with the seller for the seller to offer to cover the buyers agent commission.  

@Michelle SharkoAnswering questions in step by step fashion:- Is it a good thing to do or not is a personal finance decision and it depends on the person asking it, their risk tolerance which in part has to do with how this HELOC or line of credit works and how your personality fares relative to taking on new debt (a person more adverse to debt might have sufficient savings and temperament to pay down/back the debt versus a financially liberal person might get in over their skii's as).

Hi Everyone,I am currently lost on what next steps I should take next.

Quote from @Garrett Brown: Hey Kyle, you are taking the proper steps by switching in the long run.

Hi members,I recently met my CFP and he concluded that after all these years of accumulation in 401k it's time to take steps to minimize taxes and reduce/eliminate RMD. 

Heard the owner was interested in selling so I proactively reached out and secured the sale How did you finance this deal?

whats the worry.. buy at the court house steps and lien goes away.