I haven't posted in a while, and most I talk to have stated the slack in the market and slowed down with others who have backed off on buying/investing.

Work out a fair revenue-sharing model, such as a flat lease or percentage of profits, and consider hiring a property manager for oversight.This post does not create a CPA-Client relationship.

It may be more helpful to post this message in one of the Vermont forums. 

Visit FinCEN’s website for filing details.This post does not create a CPA-Client relationship.

Many good resources here and forum post for new investors. 

No issues on property, except a faulty leaky toilet that was fixed same day as tenant posted maintenance issue.

More to the point of your post, the agreement of sale should have language detailing precisely how the escrow funds are released to buyer or seller.

Your post made me think of this.

Trust me, I have been there.I suggest you try to House hack in cities that you are already familiar with and have some connection with.Hire a great investor agent in that market and ask them all your questions and concerns.That I believe is the best way to get personalized advice tailored to your goals and lifestyle.You giving out Cleeveland and Toledo on your post will only attract biased opinions and advise.Only you know what you truly like, want, and can deal with.As Nicolas said, read this post and comments and hope that gives you a new perspective. https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/12/topics/1215726-break...https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/963/topics/1195280-expe...https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/48/topics/1137397-balti...Goodluck and keep us posted.

Or is it a hard money then DSCR post?