.: @Jonathan GreeneDo you know how Auction.com set the reserve price if property owned by FreddieMac ?

The main objective is regulation and taxation.

Start small with a property within your budget and skill set, using HELOC for funding.

This prime location offers a serene and peaceful setting.

What if you have a bunch of money in Bitcoins and North Korea sets off a nuclear bomb that takes out satellites and shuts down all communication, computers, etc. then Bitcoins aren't going to be too accessible will they?  

The listing agreement would include within the commission property photos, a set number of “door-opener” tours, some hours of phone/Zoom consultation with a licensed agent to set a listing price and discuss offers, counter-offers, and closing mechanics.

If I could, pick your brain a bit more, how much do you typically set aside for things like CapEx/Vacancy?

We have found that setting our expectations about what we want is helpful (financial performance, level of renovation we can handle, forced equity opportunities, number of bedrooms, etc) and then waiting for a deal to materialize. 

Can the lender object to you closing in a Trust?

It's free and you'll see what problems other people are facing and how they solve them, which will help you decide whether or not to move forward with your plan.It's possible to find a reliable person who would be super happy to have your rural set-up and not have to have a down payment to buy it.