If there are other implications beyond what you're saying here, and absolutely have to get in touch and/or get money (security deposits, etc.)...there's always private investigators.

While it’s typically aimed at larger developments, it's worth investigating for significant projects.4.

I'd have to investigate the prices further tbh.

@Ricardo Polanco you might want to investigate the Class of tenants the property is likely to attract.There's a BIG difference between dealing with Class A tenants vs Class C or D tenants!

If you don't have the intention to actually occupy the home in Washington as your primary residence for the majority of the year, then that is occupancy fraud (investigated by the FBI), which would likely include some jail time if you are found guilty of making misrepresentations.

This reads like fraud...Mortgage fraud is investigated by the FBI and punishable by up to 30 years in prison and/or a fine of $1,000,000 --- (link)Bryan, there are perfectly legal solutions to your problem, call anytime.

I have planned to investigate further, but it has been over 1 year and I have not as of yet investigated further.  

Look into local economic indicators, such as job growth, population trends, and migration patterns, to gauge potential demand in specific neighborhoods.Rental Demand: Investigate rental demand in the areas you're considering.

I have bought commercial RE in a Roth SDIRA and separately purchased a couple investment properties via 1031 exchanges outside of my IRAs.I too have hesitation of the above index funds and need to investigate further.  

My insurance company investigated and determined that it was in fact an Act of God.