Our concern is how can we be sure of the rate that is seen on the statement is the rate it was rented out too, when we don’t get to see the actual booking?

That comes with the hurdle of how do you get a US bank account. 

How did you find this deal and how did you negotiate it?

You should learn how to underwrite a deal properly first and then build the proforma model.

Would love to connect, regardless of real estate experience I know we could all be of value to one another.  

However, I am unsure on how to go about finding the proper handyman/maintenance guy/management team to help run any out-of-state investments I make.

We are not perfect, and we only know where we fail when we are told. 

-Transfer the property into an LLC – This may allow me to take ownership while potentially avoiding property tax reassessment, however this sounds like an involved process-Establish a living trust for my aunt and mother – The trust would specify that I inherit the property upon their passing and provide step up in cost basis but i'm worried that the living trust can be modified to have me removed (who knows what can happen) - My mother is somewhat volatile.I would like to live in the property and my mother will live in her second property with her husband. 

I know I can get an insurance plan, but is it worth the headache?

How can prices push upwards faster than single family and investors still make their numbers work?