An attorney I listened to on Zoom call said he maintains a FB group that is a database of title companies across the country that are more investor ffriendly and especially more open to subto / creative finance deals.

The NC Secretary of State has what they call an eNotary, but "the process maintains the traditional safeguards of requiring the eNotary and the signer to be in the same physical location and for the identity of the signer to be verified by the eNotary." 

She is very stubborn and says she’s tired of maintaining and paying the bills every month, she is eager to just move a tenant in.

They will move to a different home where the owner keeps up on maintenance, and you'll be stuck trying to rent a non-functional home or paying a lot of money at once to fix everything back up.Best practice is to maintain your property.

Some towns will maintain the ban for sure.

Maintain discipline in property management and consider tax planning to maximize tax benefits.

This property is well maintained and provides easy access and great visibility (Interstate 81 VPD 32,000, Maple St VPD 8200).

Since I occupied one of the 5 bedroom I was able to handle the cleaning and maintainence easily.

I do know that the more complex/custom you make it, the harder it is to maintain.   

Manage the Property: If renting, manage it effectively and maintain communication with the seller.Advice and Tips:- Educate Yourself: Understand legal and financial implications.- Build Trust: Establish rapport with the seller for ongoing communication.- Be Clear: Define all terms clearly in the agreement.Mistakes to Avoid:- Incomplete Due Diligence: Conduct thorough inspections and financial analysis.- Unclear Documentation: Ensure agreements are well-drafted to prevent misunderstandings.- Market Trends: Consider future market impacts on property value and income potential.