I know nothing about fixing houses and consider such knowledge beneath me, only fit for the menially-minded.

Nice people, knowledgeable people, but less diligent on the PM side. 

It requires technical knowledge yet is super adaptive and open source and once controlled, you can easily scan sketches of ideas and convert them to realistic renderings.  

@Gene Guarino Is there any knowledge you can share on how to find operators looking to expand their business? 

Hey @Andrew Steffens, well for me it wouldn't be something I would look at.A remote manager of tasks is find in some areas, but where we are is quite rural and tribal knowledge is most important.I know exactly who to call and for what.

Working with a knowledgeable 1031 exchange advisor or real estate professional who understands market cycles can be key to timing your transactions effectively and avoiding the pressure to buy at a peak.

This is a recent post about another foreign investor in Jacksonville, you both might be able to share some knowledge and resources in terms of who to hire and work with!

.● Be knowledgeable about the internal rate of return (IRR) for the investment.● Determine the anticipated holding term for the property.● Know the initial capitalization rate (going-in cap).● Project the exit capitalization rate (exit cap).When facing objections while raising capital, it's important to dig deeper to understand the true underlying concerns.

(don't think we have time or knowledge to pursue that) . alternatively the lender has asked us to work with a commercial lender.. we have not done any commercial loans so far, but basic research provides core diff is the 30 yrs vs shorter duration 10-15yrs in commercial + ARM (floating). 

Maybe you could ask her to sign a lease addendum advising her that her ex lives in the building and asking her to certify there are no restraining orders and such limitations on either on either of them to her knowledge.