Brokers, on the other hand, have the duty to discover and disclose material facts - regardless of what a seller marks on the form or is willing to disclose. 

Property Radar hands down the best one out there. 

It was a lot of hands-on work, many business expenses and some capital expenses but it was worth it.

REITs like Realty Income can definitely be a great hands-off option for steady income without the headaches of property management.That said, owning physical real estate has unique benefits like leverage, tax advantages, and control over your asset.

There isn't "MTR" insurance that I am aware of, so you'll want a hand in crafting it. 

Could you gift the down payment to your mother in law so she can buy it and then transfer title to you when your house is done?

If you live there you probably have a good handle on the subtle market dynamics.One significant risk of buying any property out of state is that you have a lot less knowledge and first hand experience with all the nuances of that specific market.

He will be totally hands off and only role is to provide money.My goal is cash flow and another investment(same as my father).I have limited free cash on a tight budget but have access to a heloc loan for expenses if needed.

Sit on your hands a little longer. 

On the other hand, I'm not convinced pictures would always capture the details needed to serve this purpose.Curious to hear the thoughts of the expert hosts and property managers here.