Be sure to work with an agent or broker who understands your local market, and consult with a professional who understands all applicable tenants-rights laws related to your transaction.

Did you feel safe?

So don't leave anything in an MTR that is irreplaceable.In addition to security deposits, you can also use the AirCover program for Airbnb bookings and third party services like Waivo and Safely that provide mini insurance per booking.

The idea is to re-fi in a single transaction, which, I assume, will have benefits over three separate transactions.

Assessing brokers based on their transaction history and success in the market carries more weight than simply focusing on the highest price offered.

There’s a silver lining, though—if the cost of the improvement is under $2,500, you might be able to expense it under the IRS’s safe harbor rule.

If you're looking to transact faster than that, then your only option will be private Buyers.Another alternative, other than the ideas mentioned above, might be to sell part of the land into permanent conservation. 

My understanding is the key is to keep separate bank accounts and financial transactions.

You can do a subject to transaction but that is not legally assuming the loan.the banks got rid of assumable mortgage long time ago. 

You can get the cashier's check and do any other banking transactions from the convenience of your home office or mobile device without ever going to the branch with any of these banks.