This person did not raise any money, they invested around $600,000 into the offering and because they were one of the larger investors were considered a Co-GP because it was a new sponsor and they needed this persons $.

It was a personal referral, received a credit at closing for renovations as well How did you finance this deal?

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It wasn’t a massive deal—our expected assignment fee was $10,000—but when you’re growing a business, every opportunity matters.Everything seemed to be moving smoothly until the title search revealed a major roadblock: the mortgage discharge couldn’t be cleared because the person who needed to sign off was deceased.

Id have a lawyer on hand, this person seems like they will escalate issues once you notify them you aren't renewing their lease.  

One of them I have used personally. 

While this job could be performed remotely, working with my peers in person for at least a year is important to me.

If they've genuinely abandoned, you'll notice their clothing, personal hygiene, and things of value are all gone.

Point noted about not being able to underwrite without seeing things in person.

My recommendation would be to engage an investment property focused realtor (not a general residential realtor) and let that person guide you through the process from pre-qualification to market/property valuation and selection.