Regardless, it'll be vital to build your core-4 if you plan to invest out of state, I'd recommend reading this article by David Greene: https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/core-four-real-estate-tea... 

Modest flip, basis 120k, 20k reno, ARV 180+, not exactly 70%, but a fun project near both our personal houses.So I guess in this case we couldn't form an LLC to hold title because then I'd assume 50% ownership in a property with no skin in the game...other than paying for inspections, etc.

You might try googling "warranty deed West Virginia", and then look for some legal blog posts that discuss the specifics of warranty deeds in West Virginia, and whether in fact that's what they're called there, before then going back to the search results (maybe modifying to "sample warranty deed West Virginia") to find a template of the document from a reputable source. 

In modest older homes the floors are often some kind of pine which is a softwood.

https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/brrrr-loans-what-are-the-...DSCR Loans could be a great option for you since there are no DTI requirements or hurdles to worry about

This applies even if you read a book or misinformed blog post that says "the tenant is your customer" - no matter how many exclamation points.

If you're set on investing out of state, whatever market you decide to invest in it'll be important to develop your core-4: https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/core-four-real-estate-tea... 

(and realistically a different fully qualified applicant will be given the lease while the first person tries to obtain additional documents)My lease allows for a small monthly pet fee, a modest non-refundable pet deposit, and verbiage that if they lie about the status of a service animal, that they will be charged an additional large fee for lying.

Here is a great blog post that will really speak to your client.

If you're looking to invest OOS you should check out this Bigger Pocket Blog here: Core 4 Members of a Profitable Long-Distance Real Estate Investing Team (biggerpockets.com)explaining what's needed and how to build your Big Four team so you will have boots on the ground ready to move full speed ahead when you're ready to pull the trigger.