Then you can decide whether you are up for trying to talk to people / practice (call some Craigslist ads).

Disclaimer: While I’m an attorney licensed to practice in PA, I’m not your attorney.

An active practicing licensee can switch to inactive status by filing a change application with the Commission.

Many thanks in advance for any thoughts, ideas or practices that have worked in the past.

You're purchasing Owners coverage, so the cost for simultaneous issue of owners/lenders is not significantly higher.

If you are literally swapping properties then you would record the deed simultaneously and in that case you would not be required to hire a Qualified Intermediary.

:Real Estate Finance Theory and Practice (I have the 3rd edition) Clauretie, Terrence M.Real estate investment strategy - Seldin, MauryReal estate investor's deskbook - Arnold, Alvin L (one of my favorites, very technical)Sensible finance techniques for Real Estate - Reed, John TSuccessful real estate investing in a Boom or Bust Market - Loftis, Larry BThe Complete Guide to Real Estate Finance for Investment Properties - Burges, SteveHope that helps.

If it's your first time trying it, or if your contractor isn't familiar with them, do yourself a favor and keep some of the old cabinets and drawers from the rehab so you can practice first.Drawers:https://www.amazon.com/d/Cabinet-Drawer-Slides/Rok-Hardware-Drawers-Adapter-Retrofit/B00JJYIVHMCabinets:https://www.amazon.com/Silentia-Soft-Close-Hinges-Frame-Overlay/dp/B001N33136

@Andrew Junquet It is definitely best practice to have everything in writing. 

. $275 is more than reasonable fee for the package of documents that you have to review before purchasing and it's standard practice.