(preferably transferred directly to you and hopefully not back to Tenant and then to you or worse not transferred at all)Would you be able to meet the current Tenant's prior to closing?

It's a direct marketing company deregulating gas.

But went about it this way because I am closing on other properties in my own name right now so we used just the father's financials to qualify for this particular one, and the mortgage market does not allow lending directly to an LLC anymore.Simply put, our goal for tax reporting is to divide all rental income for this one property equally in to thirds, and to do the same for all expenses (mortgage interest, taxes, insurance, repairs, etc.).

Some appliances have volume builder discount - I will contact them directly to see where they will direct you to. 

If a sellers agent is aware of any material defect, they most certainly DO have to tell a buyer, even if the seller directs them not to disclose. 

We're looking for a CPA in Pasadena who is great with real estate investments - and if they're knowledgable in self directed retirement - even better!

Youdo, what you are referring to is known as Self-directed IRA.

Buyers eventually learn who buys a property and Sellers won't trust they are getting the best deal if you conveniently are highest bid.Just being direct: It's not ethical, sustainable, or in best representation of your seller.

As we know vacancy rate is directly linked to the price (unless the property has a problem or is in the middle of nowhere).

Then you can open self directed IRA / 401K to invest but that will require more down payment and different tax rule.