I always suggest buying fewer but better properties.

With now being a weekend, and going on Christmas week, what would you suggest i do?

I don’t want my lack of experience with motels to stand in the way of making this opportunity a success.I’m primarily looking to connect with investors or operators who have experience with motels to learn more about this asset type.

If looking into that market, I'd suggest starting there.

Your wife as conservator/guardian has an obligation to her mother and selling the property to herself creates a conflict of interest in that she stands to benefit as the buyer and is also making decisions for someone else as the seller.2.

Stand on who you are, and this direction is excellent. 

Open to suggestion, obviously. 

@Caria MitchellI looked further into this topic and I stand corrected.

In addition to those I would also suggest making a commitment to going to local meet ups and networking events in your area.

Being out of state, I would suggest vetting your "team", meaning find an investor realtor, lender/s (hard $ / long term), property manager, contractors, etc.