One I had a retired couple agree verbally to 1-1/2 month, hemmed and hawed about it, and they're suppose to bring it to the lease signing with the first months rent.

This is the only county I'm having trouble finding this information  I've tried to look through google and the county website.

However, if you find someone who is a great fit and local, by all means go with that if it makes you more comfortable.You are right that your attorney should be local though.You also bring up a great point- your CPA should communicate with your attorney whenever the need comes.

Bigger pockets needs to bring him back that was such a good podcast.

I understand ARV but when it come to figuring how much is a house on the market for is using the tax appraisal website better than apps like Homesnap or Redfin?

They will be able to bring you good listings, maybe even pocket listings, and keep you up to date on what is going on in the neighborhood.

You are likely expected to bring a crew to move the stuff out unless the people are there and they are capable of getting their stuff out.I would also try and offer the person a few $$ in exchange for getting their stuff out and leaving the house empty and in broom swept condition.

Energysage, a rating website of solar installers, is a great place to find local companies to talk to. 

The first is that I came across a few websites and YouTube videos that suggested in a quit claim deed a mortgage doesn't transfer from seller to buyer - is this true or false?

Find another deal and maybe you can close this one on your own now, maybe you still bring in a partner, but you'll be farther along in your career and education.