Use this to your advantage.

That property manger was even able to help me find a off-market deal to help me continue building up my properties. 

This is great of your accountant who may choose to advise that you liquidate shares during a tax year where you realize some loss elsewhere.

Check out this video that might help you.

This will help you connect with the right experts.Good luck!

Quote from @Jonathan Greene: Think of it this way.

this is very common.. 

How can I help?

My question is since a lender is involved and I will be drafting up a contract how do I protect myself as to once I hand off the home he doesn't end up pushing me out (there is no sign of such and there is trust but this business)?

This will be my 1st full rehab, as the outside was done but not the inside of the house.