I have no idea what the condition of the home is but if there is a motivated seller and the numbers make sense, I would love to fix and flip this house.My question is, would it be wise to go to the county building and see if I can find out who purchased the home, then try to send that person a letter explaining my interest in it?

Looking for input on the kind of contract that can be used to retain a persona who will clean the home and prepare it for the next rental visit, etc.

I highly recommend you look at the inventory in person as there is a history of scab rehabs here.Hope this helps.

Do you have to be able to see your property in person?  A

One's financial / legal professional SHOULD be able to extrapolate to the point of determining how best to insulate the business person as much as possible from potential liability issues.The topic of this thread is not "sheltering income" (which I do not promote - always be above-board and honest: full disclosure, especially when dealing with the government), nor is it even protection against liability arising from the assets under one's control (control everything, own nothing).Colleen was asking about issues pertaining to deductibility due to personal income caps.

I'll check out M&M as I'm unfamiliar with them. 

I believe what makes a person a hoarder is a mental issue that prevents them from letting go despite the impact it has on their lives, which makes it difficult to even sell their house.

@Ketan PatelI'd imagine the reason your screening is taking a while is the background service is trying to see if your Joe Tenant is the same person as another Joe Tenant (of the same name) with a record.  

I never met the seller or my end buyer in person. A

You split the deal 50/50, but you guarantee that person a 6% return on their cash invested off the top.