Only a few simple documents are required, including a valid passport, birth certificate, and proof of address.

Texas law has certain requirements, as I'd assume most all states do.Do you have any links to the type of locks you have used for the front door, back door and door leading to the garage?

You’ll have 45 days from your sale to identify them and you’ll have to buy enough of them, and only them, within 180 days of your sale to meet your 1.1M requirement, or face taxes.

Did you work with any real estate professionals (agents, lenders, etc.) that you'd recommend to others?

I have noticed quite a few posters lately that are requesting help, opinions, prices and information on their properties where a good answer would require either the square footage, the location or both....and they provide neither.

Can anyone recommend a HELOC lender for a SFH investment property in Los Angeles, CA?

They do require that person to have no assets, so a house in her name could be problematic.

California law requires abandoned tenant property under certain circumstances to be sold at public auction.

The deed transfers to the trust without triggering due on sale and that is the only item requiring recording in the process.  

It is more complex and has added requirements such as a formal set of books just like a corporation.