If true, that is a whole different story.......There would be no basis for that unless it's in the contract so not likely a court would consider that a valid reason.

There is also the issue of “land locked” properties Have to be granted access by someone and they can get it through a court action. 

Id absoolutly use an agent for your first deal, maybe your first three or four deals. its best to always admit that we dont know what we dont know. also theyll keep moving things along with the title company. even if its off market, a realtor can represent you and add their commissionto the deal.you wouldnt represent yourself in court, same idea here.

The sale proceeds from the georgetown duplex (which was paid off) have now been reinvested in a 7 unit property in Everett,  WA.   

Looking for ideas as to the best way to proceed to get a moderate amount of cash out to handle CapEx/Maintenance as well as invest in other opportunities.

I proceeded with SoFi, they did the hard credit pull and I uploaded my W2, paystubs, ID into their portal through my phone. 

If they stay after their lease is up, that will be the problem at hand.So if they are "squatting illegally", how should one proceed in my shoes?

I had to find a new manager with the guts to evict the tenant in court then sell the property a few months later. 

Is there a way to structure this exchange where he would use the proceeds from the property exchanged for 1/2 of the purchase price and use personal funds for the remaining 1/2?

My amount was much lower ($700), so I went to Small Claims Court and it eventually worked wonders.