We had the seller cover all closing costs, pushed out closing 60 days, and were able to use that to cover all closing costs and do a rate buy down for a year.

I can only get funds from my Heloc with 9.72% rate.

The suits have around 40% chance of eventually collecting, we've used collection agencies before and their success rate was around 15%.

I assume the LLC will be disregarded for tax purposes and since it is only spouses who are members the transfer can be treated as not being a sale...similar to when I transfer property into/out of our trust for estate purposes.

The second unit has been a rental with ~the same occupancy but they were charging lower rates.  

If you are in a heavy sun, high cost of electricity and high rate of usage market, and you buy the panels, and you can resell to the provider rather than maintain your own batteries, you probably will make money especially if you hold long enough.

I’m new to flips and I can’t find a lot of information on them. 5% rate seems too good to be true.

I have Navy Federal Credit Union and you would think they have better rates, but not exactly. 

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

If there is something that needs a licensed tradesman, he has plenty of connections and it leads to reduced rates.