What do you typically install for countertops in rentals that is durable, cost effective, and can be installed in a timely manner?  

He estimates that I can use bonus depreciation to get effectively $900k of depreciation in the first year. 

I have the feeling this is on the high side for multi family transaction of this magnitude.   

(He likes to say that he's not a guru, but...)There are many "gurus" who lure folk in with the promise of 100% transactional lending of wholesale deals (if vetted and approved by them).

It would be the same process as any other FSBO sale you just need to close the transaction prior to the auction.

Maybe you're an attorney, but I think that report can be shared with any interested parties in that transaction.

Just wondering what the best way to find out where most cash transactions in a given area occur for property purchases?

Due to an all cash transaction, the initial risk is the deposit.

They could do a "subject to" or a "lease option" transaction depending on their personal needs and title position need and how much they trust each other. 

It can be an effective way to alienate potential clients ... when I receive such unsolicited communications, I make a point to add the sender to my list of folks with whom I will not do business.