Having a RE attorney work with the seller's RE attorney is not an issue and as long as the RE attorney is competent and communicative all should go well.But I'll still give some advice from what I've learned the hard way: if there are any contingencies such as repairs (usually discovered and agreed on after the inspection) make certain all repairs/contingencies are completed prior to closing - and literally go and check to make certain these repairs were actually done. 

Ideally ones that specialize in multi families of 20+ units.Hoping to find a few and compare quotes.

I think it is much easier to understand not only the markets but the laws of the state you live in compared to crossing state lines.

A San Diego homeowner contacted me today asking for help - his house was going into foreclosure and he wanted to see if I could help.  The only problem is, the recording date was 8/31/2017 and the auction date is 4/9/...

It has no relationship to the actual market value of a property.To figure out your true market value you need to look at the most similar and nearest comparable sales.

Check your comps carefully compare sf and condition for your rental value.

you can convert that one too.Apartments rent on AirBNB all the time, no reason you can't do it - but of course, check out what comparable units in the area are getting, get a feel for demand and occupancy rates, make sure it's going to be worth your while before you proceed.

The owner is presented by a family-member that is a broker.I did my own comparable market analysis and feel comfortable with the price and the terms.

The owner is presented by a family-member that is a broker.I did my own comparable market analysis and feel comfortable with the price and the terms.

Also I have on the contract pest control as needed which I never did not have one prior to renting only occasional water bugs and a small issue that was corrected immediately.