If the seller agreed to do any repairs to the property you will want to view the property prior to closing to make certain the repairs were done (and done properly).Also make certain the current tenant security deposits are transferred to you.

It now only holds stocks so I have been thinking of closing the LLC and transferring back into a brokerage.

Remember you will need to get a Philly GC license which requires insurance (with workers comp) in order to pull permits.The actual GC portion would not be difficult if you have good reliable subs who know what they're doing.

The loan amount is $148,412.I recently received a job transfer from El Paso, Tx to San Diego, CA.

I don't think this would be necessary, as you already have a good understanding of their character and whether they reliable anyway. 

Make your money work hard, when transferring it from one asset to another returns more all you need to do is decide if it’s enough of an increase to be worth the hassle.

Hi MikeThe best way to find a reliable cleaner is to go stay in a few competing Air BnB’s. 

I couldn’t just transfer money between my accounts but has to make international wires.

It is technically a type of escrow account being held by you, but the ownership of the money is not transferred to you.  

Does anyone have a comparison of prices for the best direct mail order providers ?