Look into companies you don't recognize.

Based on your description, you can elect to recognize all of the capital gain as of the closing date and use IRC 121 to exclude the gain from tax.

Interview a few more lenders. 10%+3 is not bad, but the $1200 additional fee is hefty.

Regardless of how you find them, try to interview at least three managers1.

Prospective tenant was VERY up front about the issues and recognizes that it is a hurdle in terms of securing a place.

What are some good questions to ask when interviewing a potential agent to see if they are the right fit.

Now, while interviewing lenders there are some pretty important items you should be asking about when it comes to investment property financing:Questions for Lenders When do you start using rental income to help me qualify?

Talk with a local RE attorney.I know that in property line disputes, that if both parties have been incorrectly recognizing the wrong line for a long time, the observed line often becomes the defacto property line.I'm not clear if something like that would apply, but it would be good to know if your the possible outcomes are 1) you don't have to do anything vs 2) You must dig up the sewer line and move it.

If you're going the MLS route with a conventional lender, I'd get preapproved, and start interviewing agents now.

Interview a couple and then choose who is best for you.