Local REIA's and meet ups have been very helpful for me in that department. 

Easiest way is to do transactional financing where you secure a buyer, close deal with HUD, and then close again that day or the next with your buyer.

Say something like "I am sure there are a lot of people offering you a lot of things and making promises that they can close quickly and make this a painless transaction. 

It will benefit you greatly to work with an experienced broker in this transaction.

Perhaps the State of California Employment Development Department is a more credible source?

My attorney actually spent considerable time with me before he earned a dime, however, now he's closed about a dozen transactions (including the title work) with us, so it definitely paid for him.Best of luck!

No transaction costs. 

All that said, I'd like to find out what other risks there would be in a transaction like this, and if there might be other ways to structure it.  

Part time agents can be dangerous in real estate transactions from what I've seen.

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