Next it will all come down to the numbers for the deal to really confirm 80%-90% LTC/LTV on purchase, 100% of rehab (funded in draws) not to exceed 65-75% ARV (depending on the lender, most are 70-75% ARV) Kiavi is a great lender, but it comes at no surprise as their internal credit analysis throws me for a loop sometimes (and shocks me, as very qualified borrowers sometimes still don't make it through that analysis)In short, you simply need to connect with the right lenders and each will have varying rates, costs, fees, etcBill Fay referenced the Hard Money Lenders link here on BP which is a great direct resource! 

Depends on what title was transferred to the buyer.General warranty deed usually warranties for full chain of title.

The new reporting law is just for the IRS internally.

With tons of ex teammates and international students looking for housing in our small town environment, there is a untapped avenue to succeed. 

Identify actual buyer who is willing/able to pay at least negotiated price, plus finder/transfer fee ($5-10k, for example); create a contract with end-buyer that identifies finder/transfer fee, agreement to complete purchase, and assigns difference (if any) of contract price and end-buyer price to self4.

im down....i work with a lot of international partners as well

also, not all realtor brokerages are the same, some brokerages may have more support or more transfer knowledge but your commission may be less; in other brokerages, your commission is higher but the transfer of knowledge is much less.

If there are leases, the seller should have given you those as well when the property was transferred.

Transferring to a LLC provides you fake protection (note I am not an attorney but have common sense).

They would essentially gift the money from the lenders perspective, but from the 1031 perspective the funds will be transferred directly to escrow at closing so it may satisfy both sides.