(I am going to reference a rich dad thought because I think it's relevant) In the book he says a lot of people can make a better cheeseburger than mcdonalds but there isn't many better "systems" than mcdonalds.

Sounds to me like a classic wholesale that's already been set up for you!  

Going to macdonalds doesn't make you a cheeseburger.

classic. go get'em brandon!

The property is of classic southern design with tons of potential charm.

You need to learn music theory, you may not like classical music but it is the foundation for all types of music.

Classic!!

Based on that I'd say either keep it original but clean it up for a more classic look, or would agree with your wife that a whitewash is always classy, especially if going for a slightly more modern rehab.

Your deal, is very convoluted and sounds like the trust, seller financing wrap, sub-2 and POA rolling it over to a new owner was a classic guru transaction putting you in the middle, assuming on going liability and brain damage for probably a small fee, that in the end could be lost.

Same can be said for rare art or rare classic cars.