If you have had STELLAR experiences with a closing attorney, a finance guy, a title company etc please let me know what your recommendations are below.

Countless friends and even people from the neighborhood came by to see the house and all were amazed and gave stellar reviews and comments like "wow i wish i could find a place like this up here."

The school system is stellar and is nationally ranked.

I also think that MLT is a good play overall because of historical perceptions that kind of kept it beat down and because it is a stellar location.

No then it's unnecessary cost to you for a less than stellar tenant.

Granted, his grammar isn't stellar, but English may be his second language, and poor grammar (while annoying) isn't necessary confirmation of a scam. 

Working with an agent on RMLS, without having a rehab budget in mind (to force appreciation), could bring even more risk to what could be a less than stellar acquisition. 

If the new duplex is a stellar old brick building on Lake of the Isles and your current home is a small 1.5 story in a very average area of Minneapolis the lender will likely believe you, but in general, that is a tough sell.There are some loans for investors with 15% down.  

If I recall, they only reported to 1 of the 3 big companies... not a stellar option, but could be useful.

You want the ability to get them out quick if they prove to be less than stellar tenants.