The seller won't require an appraisal like a bank will, so you should order your own. 

I would be attending online college, so class schedules or other things like that will not affect me, but a higher quality online education would cost more than my local university by a few thousand, leaving my total debt to be about $8,000. 

Most HOA paperwork is available online.

Before we purchase the property, I'd like to understand: when we pull permits for the rennovation, would we be required to demolish the front section to bring it into conformity on the setback line or does that typically get grandfathered in?

In fact your agent is required by the Code of Ethics SOP 1-13 to tell you that the seller and listing agent will not keep the terms of your offer confidential.

Got a second opinion from a CPA, who said he never heard of a title company doing this before.Title company now suggests using their partner firm who meet their requirement, but can't provided an explanation for why they can't cut the check to the IRS.

Most investor loans require a minimum of 20% down for rentals and 15-20% down for flips, especially if you are a first-time investor.

This requires that the taxpayer has owned the home and used it as a primary residence for at least 24 months out of the previous 60 months.

You are agreeing to make a joint purchase together that requires some cash from each of you.

No money down deals require some pretty solid relationships or giving up a chunk of equity.3.