So I'd like to connect with an unaligned broker/appraiser/property manager who could give me a second opinion about both the renovated value and potential rents.

The space has a few lenders and a bunch of brokers. 

What I’d suggest is locating the top 5 multifamily brokers in that market (via LoopNet, listing sites, etc.) and ask them for a referral.Tell them what your investment criteria is and that you’re looking to acquire properties over 100 units.

I would ask your mortgage broker from your purchase to pull credit.

I don't know about your state, but in mine you have to work under a broker for at least 3 years before you can be your own broker, so you're only going to save the portion you'd pay yourself, i.e. the brokerage is going to get their cut plus whatever your office costs are.

To prevent this in the future, please just write a custom message to each person that you try to contact on BiggerPockets!

it would depend on your understanding of title and recording of Deeds, as well as drafting  the quit claim, I personally buy a lot of my portfolio at sheriff sales, and often will use my personal name until i decide what LLC im going to put it in,  I will then quit claim it to that LLC, in this case though there are no loans involved (buy on LOC then cash out after rehab) Im a broker and will draft my own quitclaim and go to the ROD office and record it. that being said, if you are asking this question on this forum I would recommend asking for guidance from a local title company, maybe pay them to do one for you, but ask them to teach you how its done. good luck  

Call all the brokers in your area and tell them your criteria and what you're looking for

We found it through networking with a broker on loopnet, and financed it using US Bank.

Them not being responsive is another problem and should absolutely be addressed with the broker/owner of the company.From your comments you definitely do not need to be managing this yourself but think twice before letting others convince you that the PM is the root of all your problems.To answer your questions:Leases run with the land meaning the same lease stays in effect no matter whose name is listed as the landlord between management transfers or even a sale.