I don't do regular checks mid lease, usually I am there once a year for repairs and I do a walk through then.When they notify me they are not renewing I do my walk through as I am showing the unit to new tenants and have a conversation with them about what they need to do to get their SD back 

Usually if the tenant stays past the lease date you cannot just change the locks

After that it’s usually autopilot for the most part

You guys might be a little quick on the trigger here;  in many, if not most, jurisdictions an owner can pull permits/function as a GC Only on an owner occupied property, not as an investor/flipper, and usually requires the owner to retain the home for at least a year before selling/renting, to qualify for that exemption.While the OP may indeed need a new accountant, he doesn't even know what kind of license the accountant was referring to, apparently he didn't even ask.

If you are looking for a property next to a college and target students, the rents are usually higher in the summer when everyone is looking. 

The IRS lays out a guideline for family loans which I think is the AFR, which is usually below the market rates.My understanding with regard to 1031 transactions is that the party needs to be the same on both sides. 

Usually, the two figures together result in a realistic price.

It is also becoming popular for business looking to exit the "failing" state of Illinois while not moving too far from their usual base. 

Or could we just both sign a usual assignment contract together?

(not so important but if they only require 15% down on a single family home that is usually a good sign that you are working with a flexible lender) Can I change title to my LLC?