--------------------------------------I don't think it prevents you as an owner from initiating the action.Personally, I wouldn't have any moratoriums on private transactions.  

Are there any knowledgeable mortgage or finance brokers in the Houston area who have expertise in similar transactions?

However, seeing as though I have already sourced the deal myself, would it still be in my best interest to use a realtor for this transaction if it works out? 

That may not apply to you, as a financial professional, but I thought I would share the story.Obiously you could re-lever your portfolio to bring the ROE back up, but then you have to place those borrowed funds somewhere that nets a high enough return that the portfolio is ahead, given the drag of the interest and any transaction fees.    

There are far too many regulations, the transaction is a much longer process, and we are talking about someone's biggest purchase.

This would be a prohibited transaction since you're a disqualified party and anything you already own (your LLCs) is part of that. 

And you want the person you’re doing business with (your buyer or seller) to be someone you can rely on to work with you, not against you.This might seem like a silly word to use in the context of these very official business transactions, but I stand by it: You have to pay attention to vibe.You know when you’re not getting a good feeling from someone.

Recently, management changed it so both loans can be made with one payment versus two separate transactions. 

I opened an account, a Solo 401K IRA and completed the transaction.

I do see many investors incorporating a similar strategy with new construction builds, heavy rehabs, or in instances where the property was bought far below market value (usually a wholesale type transaction).