This should definitely build credibility with your buyers, especially in the beginning stages, that you have done your due diligence to prevent any surprises and that you care about your buyers.

@David FlandersWhat you seek is not really achievable within the framework of the IRS rules.If the IRA purchases the property, then a non-recourse loan must be used.Once purchased with the IRA, a property may not be transferred to you or an entity you control, so that you can then arrange for debt-financing in your own name.Your only option would be to find a private lender willing to lend to the IRA at a more aggressive set of terms than a bank.  

If it does, then you can send a letter to the tenant(s) and provide them notice of the new management arrangement.

Now, I agree with your agent - a perfect home, nicely staged, freshly painted, landscaped sells a whole lot quicker than one with issues.

Whoever's name is on title, is accountable for the property taxes.If the arrangement is an instalment sale and the property is still in the vendors's name, then the vendor pays the taxes.If the vendor has sold you the property, but carried back a mortgage, s/he is now the lender.  

Materials aren't cheap. 15k for the whole job isn't an unusual rate in Boston, I am sure he is making a fair profit.I'd be careful firing him at this stage of the rebuild, especially if he's performed according to the contract you both signed.

A Coverdell education savings account (ESA) is just that—a savings arrangement in which contributions are invested for the purpose of funding an individual’s education.

An "Ikea" flip with good staging, good agent representation, etc.Welcome to the group!

Remember those shows are all staged, nothing is real.Locate and attend 3 different local REIA club meetings great place to meet people gather resources and info.

Put a few thousand dollars in it including brand new interior paint, complete cleaning of the house, home staging and so on.