Moreover, we don't want tenants to get the idea that they can just write us a check and bail.We encourage assignments and charge an administrative fee ($100) to the departing tenant to cover the additional expense of the turn-over at which point we release the SD and collect from the new tenant.  

Many administrators/custodians have education on their website for free discussing different points.  

@Brad WallaceYou would need to ask your current 401k administrator, but in all likelihood your funds are trapped in that plan until you leave the company or reach age 59 1/2.401k plans can permit an "in-service" distribution, whereby under certain circumstances such as age, length of service, etc., you may have an option to rollover funds to a different IRA/401k of your choosing.  

Usually the title company charges a small administrative fee for the service when they have the policy for the purchaser/bank on the transaction.

Well this thread is old, but what you need is a good architect; i am currently developing 2 parcels in Topanga, and i can recommend you a good one who is expert with the administration.

They have advised to go with Stateside APM (administrative property management).

I will disclaim that I haven't seen the podcast but that strategy may be worth trying for a larger company who can absorb more administrative costs (solid operating agreements drafted by attorneys, separate accounting, separate checkbooks, etc) but for most people on here the costs likely outweigh the (potential) benefits.Feel free to reach out to me if my thoughts are off base or if you have any questions.

If you want a residential mortgage with a lower down payment, you will need to find a 1-4 unit building.Commercial real estate financing is different creature - larger down payments (25 - 50%) are normal; lenders will look for experience; owner occupancy means nothing; and you the borrow will usually be responsible for the lenders up-front costs (read originating/administration fees).  

I am not sure how similar probate in new jersey is from california but i would guess that she must open up probate first and then the judge will appoint her as the official administrator of the estate in which she will then have the authority to sell the properties and collect any equity from them...in california if probate is open and full authority is requested and granted the the administrator of the estate can sell the real property to who ever she/he wants for whatever amount she/he desires as opposed to obtaining limited authority where heir or administrator must comply with selling at a certain percentage of the courts appraisal value and at a public or private auction to highest bidder...therefore perhaps preventing you from having first option to buy unless you are the highes bidder....anyway im not sure if probate is like this in new jersey. hope it helps! 

I called the administrator of his trust this morning to see if he could get in touch with him on my behalf.