However it still doesn't solve my other objective.

They know the market, understand contracts and law, are experts at negotiation, provide a second (objective) set of eyes, and more.

Can the lender object to you closing in a Trust?

However, if you send by Zelle they had no discretion or opportunity to object and they would retain the opportunity to contest the payment.  

Occasionally, I will get an objection from an off-market homeowner that "might" sell saying...

However, again, we are being hostage to ill-advised monetary policies that could wreak havoc on anything that you own. 

Many new investors claim to have analysis paralysis, but that's usually an excuse for either a lack of confidence (you need more meetups and more authentic relationships with other real estate investors) or shiny object syndrome (you want to house hack, but you like apartments, but also flipping, and what about storage).

I've seen landlords held hostage for years by tenants who know how to manipulate the law.On the other hand, sitting vacant costs you the mortgage, taxes, utilities, insurance, lawncare, and other expenses.

No system is perfect, so don't waste your time chasing after the next shiny object.

OP the good thing about BP is varying opinions and also objectives.