How much involvement are you looking to have?  

You might feel like the effort doesn't justify the cost, but she was involved on the initial showing and that's what demonstrates the agency between you two. 

I was hoping to structure a deal that involves paying the seller every month and then a balloon payment in 5 years (when I can get an 80% LTV cash out refinance to put a mortgage on the property without having to put any money down because I'll have built up at least 20%).

So yes, to answer your question, I’m well prepared for whatever I get myself involved in.

A hybrid approach involves buying early and renting out units, then moving into one.

That definitely helps explain things, but too messy for me to get involved personally.

When making offer based on ARV, is it good practice to have future cash refi lender get involved as early as possible (have their appraiser connected?)

I’m seeking advice on how to fund properties typically priced at $66K or below, as well as properties around $100K or under.I’ve been looking into the BRRR method and Section 8 as potential strategies.

I’ve been involved/invested in cryptocurrency since 2013, longer than I’ve been in real estate investing.

I would consider how much involvement you want to have for your investment.