My 'test case' is Monday, and I'm not sure I'll convey the outcome because I don't want my company sued.

As a landlord, going before a judge and trying to convey "smell" is iffy at best 

I guess the thing I don't really understand is, if the original deed says its 160.66x50, why isn't that what is owned and conveyed to the new owner.

Seller financing or not, if the property is conveyed, your broker may want a commission.

I've been educating myself on trusts and considering moving in this direction for holding as there are some advantages with it, namely the conveyance of said properties should my partner or I pass on (positioning our heirs to avoid the probate process).

All tax deeds convey merchantable title." 

The settlement agent is handling two transactions, the first is your refi the second involves an inter family conveyance. 

Based on what OP conveyed, this is a personal, non-deductible expense.No more information required.

I did get this piece of information from the lender though, and am wondering if anyone knows what it means:"The subject is in the process of being conveyed to the insurer of the mortgage loan which is Department of Housing Urban Development (HUD)."

I'm closing Wednesday on a short that has been in the works since April. It was an investor owned fully furnished rental. I found out today that the seller removed all the furniture (including 2 tv's). It's a 1/1 c...