You would arguably be better off buying a CD at a slightly lower yield with almost no risk, time, or stress requirements. 

It is to get you to reduce the amount of time you waste looking at deals and knowing what is good and what isn't good for a deal.You'll also need to know the area comps, are people putting in wood flooring or LVP etc.

Securing quotes for properties in flood zones can be challenging and time-consuming (especially if vacant), so it’s unlikely you could have done it quickly.

Take your time and really think through your purpose and perspective before making a move.  

Your son is responsible for making payments on time or ruining this seller's credit. 

If you have any questions, reach out to me at any time!

They simply did not desire to spend more time than it was worth to recover the money from Airbnb.

Last time I checked only people who have lost a home are those who do not pay.

One thing that I screwed up a few times was this - don't do everything the way YOU like it, try and think like everyman....

I don’t know how easy it would be for you to contact every resident and ask that nobody use any water at a certain time for 10 minutes.