They don't communicate well, don't take responsibility for their actions, do not clean or maintain homes well, and will shaft you when it's time to leave.Other than that, it's a pretty good system.

It will be easier once you have a good team in place and know the ropes

I just maybe have been lucky but the age does not scare me if the price is right and the inspection comes back clean. 

I walked to the house and met a man who says he was cleaning out due to the loss of their mother in some few weeks back.The guy told me she is  left with 12 years mortgage on the property to pay the bank.

In a perfect world that’s how I would start since it would be a lot easier than buying a home but I’m sure there’s some things I’m overseeing.

That will probably be your best bet, to buy a fixer and get it cleaned up and then rent it out.Best wishes and good luck with your endeavors.  

Clean water, air, peace and sunshine are nature's remedies and in over-abundance on the Oregon Coast. 

Divorce - its easier if the house is in the divorce decree otherwise you need to play mediator between parties to come to an agreement. 

Clean, modern always works.

And selling real estate is usually easier than selling a business.