Here are a few suggestions on how you can maximize the wealth of information available: Check out the blogs and podcasts, or take advantage of the search feature (magnifying glass).

If they are professional, they can explain this quickly and easily.

Check out Brian's book The Hands-off Investor on sale THIS WEEKEND for Black Friday.

Is anyone out there willing to be boots on the ground in Cleveland particularly old Brooklyn to check out the condition of a property?

This 1031 Exchange Calculator can help you model out the taxable proceeds based on various situations. 

Many agents are part-timers, and you need to weed those out. 

This is a touchy subject.If you observed specific concerning behaviors during interactions, such as rudeness, aggression, or disrespect for property, these could potentially be valid reasons for rejection if documented properly.You should add one very important things to do on your checklist, past landlord references and it must be legit and find out why they aren't there any longer.

I assume he does, and with this partnership tax return he issues Forms K1 to you and your partners.

The reverse mortgage company wants buyout and I dont have over 200k to pay out.

Since you have verified this couple owns the property, you are good there.