I’m in CA and I want to cut my teeth in RE investing.

And I am here to learn, because I’m facing a very similar scenario, age 57, equity tied up in all paid off properties.

ZimpleMoney may not cut it from a compliance standpoint if the loan goes to foreclosure.

You'd also cut down on management costs, which are definitely big for STRs.What's the reason behind your choice for short and medium term options over long term?

But it has been about 2 weeks since the seller passed and the seller's estate has not given any information to my relator or the title company.Given that the estate is contractually obligated to the sale & that I have money tied up in the deal (earnest money, home inspection cost, interest), I am looking for advice to move this forward and/or a suggestion for a real estate attorney in Cincinnati.

I'm sure he's expecting me to come back and negotiate something more but we are both very new at this and I have no idea what would be an appropriate value for the risk and the time my money would be tied up in this. 

Since I like wood working, and have made several cabinet boxes for other rentals that needed repair to match existing cabinets, I can always cut new sides & bottoms if/when the presswood starts to deteriorate, and reuse the frames & doors. 

The main highway is on the other side which they have already cut access to.Any advice/suggestions/etc would be much appreciated!

Real Estate market is similar to other market, which is unpredictable, nobody can predict the future clearly, And it is tied to other market to, positively or negatively.So the overall market may go up 20% next year, but here is where you need to distinguish be smart and being lucky.

(California has strict tenant laws and we will not consider a booking without one).Currently there is only street parking for the unit, which we have theorized may be a filter cutting us out of many potential bookings.