I would prefer to work with a local one in Minneapolis so that I could "sit across the table" from this person to work through the transaction structure although I suppose now with all the technology available the attorney would not have to be local.  

I do realize that being smart about things will take out like 90% of my fears, and again it's kind, knowledgeable investors such as yourself on this forum that are getting me closer to that.

You are in an amazing financial position with that home, only needing to pay interest, and risking that for a business that may or may not go as planned does not seem smart - have some patience and simply wait to invest the principle balances you are saving each month.7.) 

Let me know what you think would be smart to do.

It is not worth it most of the time to do it, plus the risk of a law suit is too high, and for an agent to loose his license for 1% or less in his pocket is really not smart at all.I've had represented buyers buying from FSBO and I got my clients phenomenal deals in all cases.

Buying a 3,2 was smart.

I saw this video the other day and could see this as a game changer with so many possibilities.Check it out and share how you'd use something like this!

The smart investors are exiting the zip code too from what I can see.  

But that's your call.With smart phones pictures are free and easy, ask them to take a shot standing on the front door looking across  the street, then on the curb looking right and looking left down the "street scene" as appraisers call it.Ask them in include "what drew their attention to the property". 

Although I only joined the site a short time ago, it is refreshing to see so many smart people willing to share ideas, experiences and information with others.