After a year of going to about 10 different groups, I narrowed it down to which few I found to be the best fit and it has made the world of a difference for me.

So, you  each have the option of taking debt, adding your own cash, or doing a partial exchange and purchase less than you sell (and pay tax on the difference).The guarantor of the mortgage really doesn't matter. 

A bunch of different ways. 

I'm in Cook County, so it's most likely a bit different, but in my experience, steps 2 and 6 are the ones that most tax buyers get lost on.

They are from different manufactures. i got a new tenant in on Jan 1, 2024.

There are different types of lease options, and the sandwich lease is no longer permitted there. 

The underwriting is no different than anything else, and some people very much want these types of deals.  

I have a lawyer in WA that has all the documents but he states laws are different in CA.

Keep in mind that once you are into commercial level multifamily (5 units and above), you are now dealing with commercial financing and valuation which is very different from residential valuation and financing. 

Was there a noticeable difference in your occupancy and guest ratings that you attribute to the professional design?