I want to know more about the area and build a team that can help me purchase and manage properties.   

First, and i don't know why nobody else is catching this, you MUST go directly to your broker, sit down and discuss all this with them. 

The offer to “help” hopeful participants obtain increases in their credit card limits6.

This only really matters if you plan to buy a house again soon...within 9-12 months4.

This can save months of headache in MA trying to evict 

This helps.

I'm wondering if you can help advise on this situation.My mother currently resides in a property located in Los Angeles County.

Looking for help and suggestions- I want to say I have learned my lesson and now know to use a third party to hold funds.This is my first time working with a private lender/family member.

How did you find this deal and how did you negotiate it?

I am also putting together my own syndications to help other investors increase returns but even more importantly give them the time to live the life they want.