Confirm that the provider has experience with the particular investments in which you intend to invest your retirement funds as you very likely will have questions in terms of the mechanics (e.g. how do you invest in real estate, etc.).4.

Think more in terms of one year's worth of rent at the very minimum....and that's after paying legal fees. 

I'm not sure how such an allocation would work in a situation such as your's in terms of determining the value of earnings. 

The quote Henry Lazerow guy from Chicago was good in terms of advice.

You may wish to confirm that the new 401k provider has experience with the particular investments in which you intend to invest your retirement funds as you very likely will have questions in terms of the mechanics (e.g. how do you invest in real estate, etc.).3.

@Bud GaffneyI wish this was applicable nationwide in terms of finding a specific list of lenders.I know there was a local dynamic for you.

In terms of substituting a walkthrough, all the appraiser really did was take measurements, count rooms, and take photographs.

My research says this area is one of the best markets in NJ in terms of profit.

I'm sure they do, but if someone with the power to make an issue looked into it and could prove it, I believe they would have a problem on their hands, in terms of a fine or violation or something. 

Closing was challenging as I bought this with an out of state partner and the title agent was very difficult to deal with in terms of doing a dual closing.