I met with prospective managers from my current employer to discuss transfers and such.

LLC's work very well for these type of set ups and transfer of ownership percentages.

I have funds sitting in my company sponsored 401K plan; however, I would like to transfer the funds over to a Solo 401K to invest in RE.

Its a simple transfer; however, you will have to report the sale at FMV.

If that is the case where you are you can verify real estate transfers or previous ownership and dates.

The transfer would be less than 2 years after the 1031 exchange and a broker had told us that there is a 2 year look-back and so the DST investment can't be changed (not sold) to another owner within 2 years without invalidating the original 1031.

It would be odd to have no closing costs on a HELOC as it is a security interest like any other mortgage or deed of trust... so the instrument will need to be recorded, title insurance may be required, there may be closing fees and transfer or recordation taxes due, etc., depending on where the property is located.For those who think they paid no closing costs either the bank covered those or they in fact paid them because they were included in the first draw.

I'd say there's great opportunities in every market however if you're not educated on how to play at this point in the cycle you should sit on your dry powder for a while.There's a lot of dumb money in the market that will get transferred in the next correction. :)

The lender wants half of the fees up front ($6k) as a wire transfer.

If it is local, you may be able to have a meeting and they may allow the deed to transfer ( I Doubt It ).