They also have very rigorous requirements (again test results near or just below the detection levels) for getting a "clean" house.

I also have a close relationship with the cleaning company, so that part is covered. 

I haven't regretted it since.I personally prefer LTRs because there are less moving parts involved, which makes it an easier business to scale.If you’re looking to invest long distance, it's very important to establish a solid foundation by building a quality team around you.

I was notified by the Fire dept since they were involved due to risk of human trafficking. 

Would the bank get involved?

Fear is the primary reason that people do not get involved in real estate flipping.  

Sorry Katie, nothing personal, I'm sure you're a wonderful person in real life, but by tying up this sellers property for 90 days with no buyer and no plan to legally sell the property for them, you could end up putting the seller in a worse position than they'd be in without your involvement.

Make sure to outline clear terms for repayment and the investor’s involvement, if any, in the decision-making process.

Sometimes, the unsophisticated purchasers have to be taken by the hand by the listing agent and sometimes dragged across the finish line with a lot of services involved and typically a lower commission than a multifamily investment.

Investors are a little bit like white blood cells in a city - they clean up the properties nobody wants or is able to take on.