You have your life in California, unless you are looking for another job, invest with a group that can handle the transaction for you. 

In the case of GEG, we let our members know we did not have a track record with them - they were new to us and just being tested - and therefore it was even more important to perform thorough due diligence since we can't be involved in the transaction. 

What type of transaction fees should I be looking to pay and is there a down payment required?

You'll be tagging transactions throughout the year with categories that fit the Schedule E so when tax time comes (if you stay on top of it) every deposit and expenditure will already be categorized and it's quick to create the Schedule E and/or run P&L reports any time you need to.

It is up to the buyer to determine their own incentive and timeline, but if the agent feels like they are just wasting time and not going to get a transaction, the buyer is likely to be back-burnered since agents only get paid when a transaction occurs.

Novo also integrates well with various business tools, which might streamline your operations.Business Credit Cards: If you’re looking for a solid credit card option, Capital One Spark Cash Plus offers unlimited 2% cashback and no foreign transaction fees.

Title company processes transaction and finalizes sale.

Where any broker will take you since you give them a cut from your commission or pay a fee per transaction.

Would we see increased cross-border transactions and a surge in property investment opportunities?

Normally when a  property is advertised as "cash only" the property is in poor condition and/or the seller wants to reduce contingencies and opts for a cleaner transaction.