Negotiating favorable terms is both an art and a science, and in real estate, it's a critical skill that can make or break a deal.

You have received some great recommendations and if you are yet to decide on an Investor friendly to work with, you can send me a DM and see if we are a good fit.I do provide free mentorship and a lot of free resources and connections to anyone I work with especially beginners like you. 

It sounds like you need a less advanced system which is totally not a bad thing, and Joe, although is awesome and a great asset to the industry, if inherently a slob-like dude, who before having success with this lease option stuff, had a "good enough" type of attitude... 

Always have a detailed scope of work and a price in a written contract.  

I was getting ready for a second round and a family emergency came up.

With a mortgage the borrower signs a Note and a mortgage creates a lien on the property to secure the debt which must be recorded in the public records to provide notice to third parties. 

Your plan to handle the strategic aspects remotely while a property manager handles onsite issues is smart, and as long as you log your work and stay hands-on, you’ll likely qualify for active status.

@Rene Hosman As a property manager with 20 years experience and a portfolio of 1,000+ single family homes, I can say concessions like reduced rent rarely work well for smaller landlords.

Secondly, calendar and email functions/apps on computers and smartphones provide great records and a log.

.: Hello; I currently own two rental units. a duplex and a SFH.