This is in large part due to the extraordinary appetite of the large Self Storage operators and REITS who have been rapidly buying-out all of the "mom and pop" self storage facilities nationwide, while simultaneously constructing large yet extremely efficient facilities in most major markets.

From there, I plan to travel to do a rehab and then scale either in number of simultaneous rehabs, quality, doors, etc.  

Hopefully you can qualify for the mortgage in your own name at that point and use the proceeds to buy out your partner and do a simultaneous deed conveyance of the property out of your joint names and into your name alone.Again, speak with your local legal counsel and CPA about how to structure this and plan for the taxable consequences. 

My title company (escrow officer) is adamant that I have to describe in the contract with the current owner of the property the following: "Contract must close simultaneously with other contracts.

It is easier to actually to do a (3) duplex's simultaneously that are cash flowing at 75%. 

I will have to apply leases towards the debt payment, and simultaneously move out in order to qualify for the new one.

for a downturn so they can put their cash to use, and they want to justify for not investing as they simultaneously feel some FOMO (like now when equities have bounced back to being scorching hot).Just take a second and pretend you are in opposite shoes, either fully vested or fully divested.

They are giving you a new loan and simultaneously using those funds to payoff the current loan. 

Is there anyone in my area that can recommend a few people to me that can handle contract assignments, back to back closings, or simultaneous closings.

@Gayle Melnick I would switch both and do both simultaneously with the same lender.