I'd like to move those funds into an SDIRA (or Solo 401k, still not sure of the difference) and use them to engage in a different rei strategy - one that can offer a higher return than buy and hold, but likely doesn't carry the tax and leverage benefits. 

If a lender is part of the equation, as you may know, they will engage their own appraiser to handle this on their (and the buyer's) behalf.Beyond the above, to keep yourself out of trouble and to satisfy any lender involved and to provide the closing agent with what they need, if not using agents or an attorney, just pick a suitable title company to handle all the paper and the closing based on your completed/signed purchase contract. 

6) Do you find that many students continue to live at the rental in summer when school is not in session?

You would need to engage a licensed asbestos abatement contractor to abate asbestos.

Scheduling speaking engagements at real estate investment meetings. 

Nice to meet you all and I am looking forward to engaging in this community. 

When engaging with a lender of choice never commit to a loan deposit if the loan still needs to be approved by loan committee.

CONVERSELY, IF YOU BUY AT A HIGHER PRICE, YOU ALSO DO SO KNOWINGLY.THERE IS ALWAYS MORE TO IT, BUT THE SHORT STORY IS TO USE AN ATTORNEY AND/OR TITLE COMPANY, ENGAGED AND PAID FOR BY YOU, WHO HAS DONE LOTS OF THESE TYPES OF TRANSACTIONS AND DO NOT SHORT-CUT THE PROCESS FOR ANY REASON.GOOD LUCK WITH IT.

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Hey @Cara Kennedy, thanks for engaging, however i´m not quite sure why you would not read the full post / following comments, but give broad recommendations, that don't necessarily apply to this scenario?