As I prepare to use an FHA loan for my first multifamily investment, I've become concerned about the extensive repairs that can accompany purchasing an older model.

You could probably just do the search yourself (Google etc), however skip tracing companies specialize in this and you're really paying for the expertise and YOUR TIME.

. ($675 preparation of deed) ($650 transfer tax) ($300 settlement fee) ($300 notary fee)Also in "Sellers Estimated Costs"  "brokers fee" is listed as "$4,000"   rather than 6% or $4,000 as if the 4k is just a flat rate.I feel this gives her no incentive to sell my property at the highest bidder.

We ended up selling the bigs to out of area syndications on contracts/ seller-financing in '22.I'd get with a tax pro that specializes in RE. 

I would call every "handyman special" sign you see hanging on telephone polls in your market.  

This means you would still get the 200% MACRS on most/all assets that would otherwise be subject to bonus depreciation.Funnily enough, Ohio is not one of these states for my tax preparer friends who are looking for another reason not to work with Ohio :) (I live/work in Ohio, it's a wacky time).

Consulting with a local real estate agent who specializes in vacation homes can provide valuable insights and help navigate the intricacies of the Seattle market.

I suggest you close this sale at a title company rather than at the kitchen table, they'll see to the proper preparation of the docs and their recording. 

Is there anything I should/shouldn't do with this purchase in regards of my mortgage, down payment, etc. that will better prepare me when I look to purchase another investment property?

That is what I am uncertain about but know I have to be prepared for it in terms of the hidden costs beyond the external fixes for the property.